Tai Katō
Directing · Born Aug 25, 1916 · Died Jun 15, 1985 (68) · Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Kato was the nephew of the film director Sadao Yamanaka. He entered the Toho studio in 1937 and first began by working on documentaries. He worked as an assistant director to Akira Kurosawa in Rashomon. After World War II he switched to making jidaigeki.
Known for
Directed
The Ondekoza
19817.5
Flames of Blood
19818.0
A Scream from Nowhere
19776.7
The Blossom and the Sword
19737.7
Miyamoto Musashi
19737.3
Flower and Dragon
197310.0
Theater of Life
197210.0
Modern Lady Gambler
19727.0
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
19717.8
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
19706.4
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
19697.3
I, the Executioner
19687.4
Eighteen Years in Prison
19678.0
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
1966
Nothing But Bones
196610.0
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
19667.2
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
19668.0
Blood of Revenge
19656.7
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
19646.8
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
19647.5
Warrior of the Wind
19647.1
Sasuke and His Comedians
19636.6
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
19627.8
In Search of Mother
19626.6
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
19617.6
Way of Morning Mist
1961
Castle of Flames
19607.2
Road Warriors
19606.0
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
1960
Mission to Hell
19595.8
Eight Views of Samurai
19586.0
Wind, Woman and Road
19587.8
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
19587.0
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
19587.5
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
19577.0
Lovestruck Ronin
1957
Gyakushû Orochimaru
19556.0
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
1955
Chronicle of the Bulbul
1952
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
1952
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
1951
Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
1951
Lice Are Scary
1943