Tai Katō
Directing1916Kobe, 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
Acting History
1984
The Street of Desire
Writer
1983
Amagi Pass
Screenplay
1981
1977
A Scream from Nowhere
Director
A Scream from Nowhere
Screenplay
1975
Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
Screenplay
1973
Miyamoto Musashi
Director
1972
Modern Lady Gambler
Director
The Witty Samurai
Screenplay
1971
1970
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Screenplay
1969
1968
I, the Executioner
Director
I, the Executioner
Writer
1967
Eighteen Years in Prison
Director
1966
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
Director
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
Screenplay
The Blazing Sword
Screenplay
1965
Blood of Revenge
Director
Tale of Ninja Duty
Screenplay
1964
1963
River Washes Away the Moon
Screenplay
Sasuke and His Comedians
Director
The Mysterious Purple Hood
Screenplay
Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
Screenplay
1962
1961
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
Director
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
Screenplay
1960
1959
1958
Wind, Woman and Road
Director
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Director
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Screenplay
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
Director
Eight Views of Samurai
Director
1957
Lovestruck Ronin
Director
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Director
1955
Gyakushû Orochimaru
Director
むっつり右門捕物帖 鬼面屋敷
Screenplay
1952
1951
1950
Rashomon
Assistant Director
1948
The Grand Master
Assistant Director
1938
The Abe Clan
Assistant Director