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Takao Saitō

Born 5 March 1929 in Kyoto, Japan

Died 6 December 2014 (aged 85)

Takao Saito (斎藤 孝雄 Saitō Takao, March 5, 1929 – December 6, 2014) was a Japanese cinematographer who frequently collaborated with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film Ran (1985).

Cinematographer

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1954
Seven Samurai First Assistant Camera
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1985
Ran Director of Photography
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1961
Yojimbo First Assistant Camera
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1963
High and Low Director of Photography

Actor

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1985
A. K. Self
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2022
Life Work of Akira Kurosawa Self
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2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' Self
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2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha' Self

Crew

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1963
Legacy of the 500,000 Cinematography
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1971
Morning for Two Cinematography
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1966
The Mad Atlantic Cinematography