Buichi Saitō

Buichi Saitō

Directing

January 27, 1925 — January 1, 2011Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

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

Late Spring

1949

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

1972

Lone Wolf and Cub

Lone Wolf and Cub

1973

The Rambling Guitarist

The Rambling Guitarist

1959

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

1972

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

1972

Tokyo Mighty Guy

Tokyo Mighty Guy

1960

Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments

Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments

1971

Return of the Vagabond

Return of the Vagabond

1960

Gazing at Love and Death

Gazing at Love and Death

1964

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Sea of Wandering

Sea of Wandering

1990

Director

Kiheitai 2

Kiheitai 2

1989

Director

Kiheitai

Kiheitai

1989

Director

Tabaruzaka

Tabaruzaka

1987

Director

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

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

1987

Director

Byakkotai

Byakkotai

1986

Director

Bijin Koroshi Series

Bijin Koroshi Series

1981

Director

Toshishun

Toshishun

1981

Director

０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－

０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－

1979

Director

Horror of the Giant Vortex

Horror of the Giant Vortex

1978

Director

A Young Female Instructor

A Young Female Instructor

1978

Director

Kawachi Rascal Is Spurred On

Kawachi Rascal Is Spurred On

1976

Director

A Kawachi Rascal's Song

A Kawachi Rascal's Song

1976

Director

Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter

1975

Director

Mute Samurai

Mute Samurai

1973

Director

Love Lost in Tears

Love Lost in Tears

1973

Director

Lone Wolf and Cub

Lone Wolf and Cub

1973

Director

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

1972

Director

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

1972

Director

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

1972

Director

Evil Boss vs. Henchmen

Evil Boss vs. Henchmen

1971

Director

The Kanto Brothers' Code of Honor

The Kanto Brothers' Code of Honor

1971

Director

Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments

Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments

1971

Director

The Kingpin of Fair Ladies

The Kingpin of Fair Ladies

1970

Director

King of the Night Life

King of the Night Life

1970

Director

Red Sword Sheath: Code Of Honour: Recieving Orders

Red Sword Sheath: Code Of Honour: Recieving Orders

1969

Director

Vermillion Sword: Scabbard Code Sword Amidst the Swirling Cherry Blossoms

Vermillion Sword: Scabbard Code Sword Amidst the Swirling Cherry Blossoms

1969

Director

Ruthless Gambler

Ruthless Gambler

1969

Director

The Elder Sister

The Elder Sister

1969

Director

Diamonds of the Andes

Diamonds of the Andes

1968

Director

The Sweet Interns

The Sweet Interns

1968

Director

My Sweetheart

My Sweetheart

1967

Director

The Spiders: The Reckless Operation

The Spiders: The Reckless Operation

1967

Director

When You Were Young

When You Were Young

1967

Director

Immortal Guy

Immortal Guy

1967

Director

Shin yūkyōden

Shin yūkyōden

1966

Director

Your Life

Your Life

1966

Director

Love Eternal

Love Eternal

1966

Director

Cheers to the Sky

Cheers to the Sky

1966

Director

Yama no Kanata ni

Yama no Kanata ni

1966

Director

The Song of Love

The Song of Love

1965

Director

Chivalrous Life

Chivalrous Life

1965

Director

Eddy Currents of Life

Eddy Currents of Life

1964

Director

Gazing at Love and Death

Gazing at Love and Death

1964

Director

Gambling Den Breakdown

Gambling Den Breakdown

1964

Director

波浮の港

波浮の港

1963

Director

若い東京の屋根の下

若い東京の屋根の下

1963

Director

Notorious Bastard

Notorious Bastard

1963

Director

Traces of Lead

Traces of Lead

1962

Director

Ai to shi no katami

Ai to shi no katami

1962

Director

Last Round

Last Round

1962

Director

Solo Traveler

Solo Traveler

1962

Director

The Frozen Plains

The Frozen Plains

1962

Director

The Rambler Goes North

The Rambler Goes North

1962

Director

Wind and waves of the South

Wind and waves of the South

1961

Director

The Plateau Man

The Plateau Man

1961

Director

Joe of Aces: Give and Take

Joe of Aces: Give and Take

1961

Director

Rambling in the Sea

Rambling in the Sea

1961

Director

The Famous Wanderer

The Famous Wanderer

1961

Director

Joe of Aces: Gambling for a Living

Joe of Aces: Gambling for a Living

1961

Director

The Rambler under the Southern Cross

The Rambler under the Southern Cross

1961

Director

The Rambler Rides Again

The Rambler Rides Again

1960

Director

Tokyo Mighty Guy

Tokyo Mighty Guy

1960

Director

The Rambler in the Sunset

The Rambler in the Sunset

1960

Director

Return of the Vagabond

Return of the Vagabond

1960

Director

Showdown at Shirogane Castle

Showdown at Shirogane Castle

1960

Director

The Guitarist and the Rancher

The Guitarist and the Rancher

1960

Director

The Rambling Guitarist

The Rambling Guitarist

1959

Director

Ningyō no uta

Ningyō no uta

1959

Director

Farewell to Southern Tosa

Farewell to Southern Tosa

1959

Director

Kawaii Onna

Kawaii Onna

1959

Director

Her Name Was Sakura

Her Name Was Sakura

1959

Director

Kore ga saigo da

Kore ga saigo da

1958

Director

The Coming of Age

The Coming of Age

1958

Director

Shiroi akuma

Shiroi akuma

1958

Director

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

1957

Director

Shiroi natsu

Shiroi natsu

1957

Director

Joshiryōsai

Joshiryōsai

1957

Director

Ai wa furu hoshi no kanata ni

Ai wa furu hoshi no kanata ni

1956

Director

Hana no unga

Hana no unga

1956

Director

Love is Beyond the Falling Stars

Love is Beyond the Falling Stars

1956

Director

Nuesan no oyomeiri

Nuesan no oyomeiri

1956

Director

Late Spring

Late Spring

1949

First Assistant Director

Writing4

Diamonds of the Andes

Diamonds of the Andes

1968

Screenplay

Joe of Aces: Give and Take

Joe of Aces: Give and Take

1961

Screenplay

Farewell to Southern Tosa

Farewell to Southern Tosa

1959

Screenplay

Shiroi natsu

Shiroi natsu

1957

Screenplay

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Archive: Lone Wolf and Cub

Archive: Lone Wolf and Cub

2008