Tai Katō
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
1984The Street of Desire
Writer
1983Amagi Pass
Screenplay
1981Flames of Blood
Director & Screenplay
1981The Ondekoza
Director
1977A Scream from Nowhere
Director & Screenplay
1975Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
Screenplay
1973Miyamoto Musashi
Director
1973The Blossom and the Sword
Director & Screenplay
1973Flower and Dragon
Director & Screenplay
1972Modern Lady Gambler
Director
1972The Witty Samurai
Screenplay
1972Theater Of Life
Director & Screenplay
1971Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
Director & Screenplay
1971花も実もある為五郎
Screenplay
1971やるぞみておれ為五郎
Screenplay
1970Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Director & Screenplay
1969Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Director
1968I, the Executioner
Director & Writer
1967Eighteen Years in Prison
Director
1966Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
Director
1966By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
Director & Screenplay
1966Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
Director & Screenplay
1966Nothing But Bones
Director
1966The Blazing Sword
Screenplay