Tai Katō
Directing
Born August 25, 1916 · 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.
Directed (43)
The Ondekoza
1981
Flames of Blood
1981
A Scream from Nowhere
1977
The Blossom and the Sword
1973
Miyamoto Musashi
1973
Flower and Dragon
1973
Theater Of Life
1972
Modern Lady Gambler
1972
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
1971
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
1970
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
1969
I, the Executioner
1968
Eighteen Years in Prison
1967
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
1966
Nothing But Bones
1966
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
1966
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
1966
Blood of Revenge
1965
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
1964
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
1964
Warrior of the Wind
1964
Sasuke and His Comedians
1963
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
1962
In Search of Mother
1962
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
1961
Way of Morning Mist
1961
Castle of Flames
1960
Road Warriors
1960
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
1960
Mission to Hell
1959
Eight Views of Samurai
1958
Wind, Woman and Road
1958
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
1958
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
1958
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
1957
Lovestruck Ronin
1957
Gyakushû Orochimaru
1955
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