Tai Katō
Director
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.
As Director
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
1970
Miyamoto Musashi
1973
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
1961
Warrior of the Wind
1964
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
1969
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
1971
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
1964
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
1966
Blood of Revenge
1965
Castle of Flames
1960