Takao Saitō
- Known for
- Camera
- Born
- March 5, 1929
- Died
- December 6, 2014 (aged 85)
- Birthplace
- Kyoto, Japan
Biography
Takao Saito (斎藤 孝雄 Saitō Takao, March 5, 1929 – December 6, 2014) was a Japanese cinematographer who frequently collaborated with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film Ran (1985).
Known For
Filmography

After the Rain
Movie · Additional Director of Photography

Madadayo
Movie · Director of Photography

Rainbow Bridge
Movie · Director of Photography

Rhapsody in August
Movie · Director of Photography

Dreams
Movie · Director of Photography

Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Movie · Director of Photography

Oración
Movie · Director of Photography

Ran
Movie · Director of Photography

Lake of Illusions
Movie · Director of Photography

Kagemusha
Movie · Director of Photography

Shag
Movie · Director of Photography

Dodes'ka-den
Movie · Director of Photography

Red Lion
Movie · Director of Photography

Bullet Wound
Movie · Director of Photography

My Brother, My Love
Movie · Director of Photography

The Killing Bottle
Movie · Director of Photography

Kojiro
Movie · Director of Photography

Red Beard
Movie · Director of Photography

Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
Movie · Camera Technician

Raccoon Dog Leader
Movie · Director of Photography

High and Low
Movie · Director of Photography

Samurai Pirate
Movie · Director of Photography

Legacy of the 500,000
Movie · Director of Photography

Sanjuro
Movie · Director of Photography

Irresponsible Age of Japan
Movie · Director of Photography

Yojimbo
Movie · First Assistant Camera

The Bad Sleep Well
Movie · Assistant Camera

Seven Samurai
Movie · First Assistant Camera