Tai Katō

Tai Katō

Directing

August 25, 1916 — June 15, 1985Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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

Rashomon

Rashomon

1950

I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

1968

Amagi Pass

Amagi Pass

1983

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

1970

Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi

1973

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

1961

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

1969

Warrior of the Wind

Warrior of the Wind

1964

The Blazing Sword

The Blazing Sword

1966

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

1971

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The Ondekoza

The Ondekoza

1981

Director

Flames of Blood

Flames of Blood

1981

Director

A Scream from Nowhere

A Scream from Nowhere

1977

Director

The Blossom and the Sword

The Blossom and the Sword

1973

Director

Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi

1973

Director

Flower and Dragon

Flower and Dragon

1973

Director

Theater Of Life

Theater Of Life

1972

Director

Modern Lady Gambler

Modern Lady Gambler

1972

Director

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

1971

Director

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

1970

Director

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

1969

Director

I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

1968

Director

Eighteen Years in Prison

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967

Director

Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

1966

Director

Nothing But Bones

Nothing But Bones

1966

Director

Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza

Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza

1966

Director

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966

Director

Blood of Revenge

Blood of Revenge

1965

Director

Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

1964

Director

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

1964

Director

Warrior of the Wind

Warrior of the Wind

1964

Director

Sasuke and His Comedians

Sasuke and His Comedians

1963

Director

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

1962

Director

In Search of Mother

In Search of Mother

1962

Director

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

1961

Director

Way of Morning Mist

Way of Morning Mist

1961

Director

Castle of Flames

Castle of Flames

1960

Director

Road Warriors

Road Warriors

1960

Director

The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

1960

Director

Mission to Hell

Mission to Hell

1959

Director

Eight Views of Samurai

Eight Views of Samurai

1958

Director

Wind, Woman and Road

Wind, Woman and Road

1958

Director

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

1958

Director

The Scarlet Cherry Lord

The Scarlet Cherry Lord

1958

Director

Tales of Young Genji Kuro

Tales of Young Genji Kuro

1957

Director

Lovestruck Ronin

Lovestruck Ronin

1957

Director

Gyakushû Orochimaru

Gyakushû Orochimaru

1955

Director

Ninja Arts of Jiraiya

Ninja Arts of Jiraiya

1955

Director

Chronicle of the Bulbul

Chronicle of the Bulbul

1952

Director

Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil

Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil

1952

Director

Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star

Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star

1951

Director

Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind

Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind

1951

Director

Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan

Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan

1951

Assistant Director

Rashomon

Rashomon

1950

Assistant Director

Goblin Courier

Goblin Courier

1949

Assistant Director

The Grand Master

The Grand Master

1948

Assistant Director

Lice Are Scary

Lice Are Scary

1943

Director

The Abe Clan

The Abe Clan

1938

Assistant Director

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The Street of Desire

The Street of Desire

1984

Writer

Amagi Pass

Amagi Pass

1983

Screenplay

Flames of Blood

Flames of Blood

1981

Screenplay

A Scream from Nowhere

A Scream from Nowhere

1977

Screenplay

Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru

Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru

1975

Screenplay

The Blossom and the Sword

The Blossom and the Sword

1973

Screenplay

Flower and Dragon

Flower and Dragon

1973

Screenplay

Theater Of Life

Theater Of Life

1972

Screenplay

The Witty Samurai

The Witty Samurai

1972

Screenplay

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

1971

Screenplay

花も実もある為五郎

花も実もある為五郎

1971

Screenplay

やるぞみておれ為五郎

やるぞみておれ為五郎

1971

Screenplay

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

1970

Screenplay

I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

1968

Writer

The Blazing Sword

The Blazing Sword

1966

Screenplay

Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

1966

Screenplay

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966

Screenplay

Tale of Ninja Duty

Tale of Ninja Duty

1965

Screenplay

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

1964

Writer

The Honest Fool

The Honest Fool

1964

Screenplay

River Washes Away the Moon

River Washes Away the Moon

1963

Screenplay

Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi

Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi

1963

Screenplay

The Mysterious Purple Hood

The Mysterious Purple Hood

1963

Screenplay

Abekobe dōchū

Abekobe dōchū

1962

Screenplay

In Search of Mother

In Search of Mother

1962

Screenplay

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

1961

Screenplay

The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

1960

Screenplay

Mission to Hell

Mission to Hell

1959

Writer

Turbulent Highways

Turbulent Highways

1959

Screenplay

A Young Rabble

A Young Rabble

1959

Screenplay

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

1958

Screenplay

Muttsuri Umon's Detective Stories: The Demon Mask Mansion

Muttsuri Umon's Detective Stories: The Demon Mask Mansion

1955

Screenplay