Tai Katō
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.
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
Crew Credits
The Street of Desire
Writer
Amagi Pass
Screenplay
Flames of Blood
Director
A Scream from Nowhere
Director
Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
Screenplay
The Blossom and the Sword
Director
Miyamoto Musashi
Director
Flower and Dragon
Director
Theater Of Life
Director
Modern Lady Gambler
Director
The Witty Samurai
Screenplay
花も実もある為五郎
Screenplay
やるぞみておれ為五郎
Screenplay
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Director
I, the Executioner
Director
Eighteen Years in Prison
Director
The Blazing Sword
Screenplay
Nothing But Bones
Director
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
Director
Blood of Revenge
Director
Tale of Ninja Duty
Screenplay
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
Director
The Honest Fool
Screenplay
Warrior of the Wind
Director
Sasuke and His Comedians
Director