Tai Katō
Known for: Directing
Born: August 24, 1916 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan - Died: June 14, 1985
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
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8.0
MOVIE
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Director
1962
Drama
7.0
MOVIE
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Director
1969
Action
6.3
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Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Director
1970
Action
6.7
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Warrior of the Wind
Director
1964
History
7.2
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I, the Executioner
Director
1968
Thriller
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Modern Lady Gambler
Director
1972
Drama
7.3
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Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
Director
1971
Drama
7.3
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The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
Director
1961
Drama
6.8
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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Director
1964
Drama
6.0
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Goblin Courier
Assistant Director
1949
History
6.6
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Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
Director
1966
Action
6.6
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Blood of Revenge
Director
1965
Action
7.2
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Castle of Flames
Director
1960
Drama
6.0
MOVIE
In Search of Mother
Director
1962
Drama
7.1
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Miyamoto Musashi
Director
1973
Drama
7.0
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Flames of Blood
Director
1981
Action
7.0
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Wind, Woman and Road
Director
1958
Action
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Abekobe dōchū
Screenplay
1962
Drama
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By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
Director
1966
Crime
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River Washes Away the Moon
Screenplay
1963
Drama
7.0
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Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
Director
1964
Comedy
5.2
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Mission to Hell
Director
1959
Action
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Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
Director
1951
Action
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Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
Director
1951
Action