Tai Katō
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 25, 1916
- Died
- June 15, 1985 (aged 68)
- Birthplace
- Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Biography
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
Filmography
Flames of Blood
Movie · Director
The Ondekoza
Movie · Director
A Scream from Nowhere
Movie · Director
Miyamoto Musashi
Movie · Director
The Blossom and the Sword
Movie · Director
Flower and Dragon
Movie · Director
Modern Lady Gambler
Movie · Director
Theater of Life
Movie · Director
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
Movie · Director
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Movie · Director
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Movie · Director
I, the Executioner
Movie · Director
Eighteen Years in Prison
Movie · Director
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
Movie · Director
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
Movie · Director
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
Movie · Director
Nothing But Bones
Movie · Director
Blood of Revenge
Movie · Director
Warrior of the Wind
Movie · Director
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Movie · Director
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
Movie · Director
Sasuke and His Comedians
Movie · Director
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Movie · Director
In Search of Mother
Movie · Director
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
Movie · Director
Way of Morning Mist
Movie · Director
Castle of Flames
Movie · Director
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
Movie · Director
Road Warriors
Movie · Director
Mission to Hell
Movie · Director
Wind, Woman and Road
Movie · Director
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Movie · Director
Eight Views of Samurai
Movie · Director
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
Movie · Director
Lovestruck Ronin
Movie · Director
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Movie · Director
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
Movie · Director
Gyakushû Orochimaru
Movie · Director
Chronicle of the Bulbul
Movie · Director
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
Movie · Director
Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
Movie · Director
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
Movie · Director
Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
Movie · Assistant Director
Rashomon
Movie · Assistant Director
Goblin Courier
Movie · Assistant Director
The Grand Master
Movie · Assistant Director
Lice Are Scary
Movie · Director
The Abe Clan
Movie · Assistant Director