
Buichi Saitō
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 27, 1925
- Died
- January 1, 2011 (aged 85)
- Birthplace
- Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Biography
Buichi Saitō was a Japanese film director from Saitama Prefecture. His representative works included Wataridori series starring Akira Kobayashi, Farewell to Southern Tosa and Gazing at Love and Death. Saitō often worked with Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido and Sayuri Yoshinaga.
Known For

Late Spring

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

Lone Wolf and Cub

The Rambling Guitarist

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

Tokyo Mighty Guy

Return of the Vagabond

Wicked Priest 5: Breaking the Commandments

Gazing at Love and Death

The Kingpin of Fair Ladies

King of the Night Life
Filmography

Sea of Wandering
Movie · Director

Kiheitai
Movie · Director

Kiheitai 2
Movie · Director

Wind Whistle in Field, Demon Sword: Matsudaira Tadateru cutting the world
Movie · Director

Tabaruzaka
TV · Director · 2 eps

Byakkotai
TV · Director · 2 eps

The 47 Ronin (Part 1): Indignation
Movie · Director

The 47 Ronin (Part 2): No Return
Movie · Director

Toshishun
Movie · Director
Bijin Koroshi Series
TV · Director · 19 eps

0計画を阻止せよ-総理大臣誘拐!!-
Movie · Director
A Young Female Instructor
Movie · Director
Horror of the Giant Vortex
Movie · Director

A Kawachi Rascal's Song
Movie · Director

Kawachi Rascal Is Spurred On
Movie · Director

Bounty Hunter
TV · Director · 12 eps

Love Lost in Tears
Movie · Director

Lone Wolf and Cub
TV · Director · 78 eps

Mute Samurai
TV · Director · 2 eps

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences
Movie · Director

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
Movie · Director

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Movie · Director

The Kanto Brothers' Code of Honor
Movie · Director

Wicked Priest 5: Breaking the Commandments
Movie · Director

Evil Boss vs. Henchmen
Movie · Director

The Kingpin of Fair Ladies
Movie · Director

King of the Night Life
Movie · Director

Red Sword Sheath: Code Of Honour: Recieving Orders
Movie · Director

Vermillion Sword: Scabbard Code Sword Amidst the Swirling Cherry Blossoms
Movie · Director

The Elder Sister
Movie · Director

Ruthless Gambler
Movie · Director

Diamonds of the Andes
Movie · Director

The Sweet Interns
Movie · Director

Immortal Guy
Movie · Director

My Sweetheart
Movie · Director

The Spiders: The Reckless Operation
Movie · Director

When You Were Young
Movie · Director

Highway of Love
Movie · Director

Your Life
Movie · Director

Shin yūkyōden
Movie · Director

Love Eternal
Movie · Director

Cheers to the Sky
Movie · Director

青春のお通り 愛して泣いて突っ走れ!
Movie · Director

Yama no Kanata ni
TV · Director · 1 ep

Chivalrous Life
Movie · Director

The Song of Love
Movie · Director

Iki ni kanzu
Movie · Director

Eddy Currents of Life
Movie · Director

Gazing at Love and Death
Movie · Director

Gambling Den Breakdown
Movie · Director

Notorious Bastard
Movie · Director

Under the Roof of Young Tokyo
Movie · Director

波浮の港
Movie · Director

Solo Traveler
Movie · Director

Last Round
Movie · Director

Traces of Lead
Movie · Director

The Frozen Plains
Movie · Director

The Rambler Goes North
Movie · Director

Ai to shi no katami
Movie · Director

Wind and waves of the South
Movie · Director

Joe of Aces: Give and Take
Movie · Director

The Plateau Man
Movie · Director

The Rambler under the Southern Cross
Movie · Director

Rambling in the Sea
Movie · Director

Joe of Aces: Gambling for a Living
Movie · Director

The Famous Wanderer
Movie · Director

Return of the Vagabond
Movie · Director

The Rambler Rides Again
Movie · Director

Tokyo Mighty Guy
Movie · Director

The Rambler in the Sunset
Movie · Director

The Guitarist and the Rancher
Movie · Director

Showdown at Shirogane Castle
Movie · Director

錆びた鎖
Movie · Director

The Rambling Guitarist
Movie · Director

Farewell to Southern Tosa
Movie · Director

Kawaii Onna
Movie · Director

Her Name Was Sakura
Movie · Director

Ningyō no uta
Movie · Director

Waterfront Outlaws
Movie · Director

The Coming of Age
Movie · Director

Shiroi akuma
Movie · Director

Kore ga saigo da
Movie · Director

Shiroi natsu
Movie · Director

Joshiryōsai
Movie · Director

Mountain Pass
Movie · Director

Love is Beyond the Falling Stars
Movie · Director

Nuesan no oyomeiri
Movie · Director

Hana no unga
Movie · Director

Ai wa furu hoshi no kanata ni
Movie · Director

Women of Ginza
Movie · Assistant Director

Late Spring
Movie · First Assistant Director