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Takao Saitō

斎藤 孝雄
Born 5 Mar 1929 in Kyoto, JapanDied 6 Dec 2014aged 8543 credits

Takao Saito (斎藤 孝雄 Saitō Takao, March 5, 1929 – December 6, 2014) was a Japanese cinematographer who frequently collaborated with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film Ran (1985).

Acting (10)

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa
Life Work of Akira Kurosawa2022 · Self
Tsukuru to iu koto wa subarashii! Kurosawa Akira: Shikisai wo te ni ireta Kurosawa Akira
Tsukuru to iu koto wa subarashii! Kurosawa Akira: Shikisai wo te ni ireta Kurosawa Akira2003 · Self - Interviewee
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'2002 · Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'2002 · Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'2002 · Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'2002 · Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'2002 · Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'2002 · Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'2002 · Self
A. K.
A. K.1985 · Self

Crew (33)

After the Rain
After the Rain2000 · Additional Director of Photography
Madadayo
Madadayo1993 · Director of Photography
Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge1993 · Director of Photography
Rhapsody in August
Rhapsody in August1991 · Director of Photography
Dreams
Dreams1990 · Director of Photography
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident1988 · Director of Photography
Oración
Oración1988 · Director of Photography
Ran
Ran1985 · Director of Photography
Lake of Illusions
Lake of Illusions1982 · Director of Photography
Kagemusha
Kagemusha1980 · Director of Photography
Shag
Shag1978 · Director of Photography
Morning for Two
Morning for Two1971 · Cinematography
Dodes'ka-den
Dodes'ka-den1970 · Director of Photography
Red Lion
Red Lion1969 · Director of Photography
Go! Go! Wakadaishô
Go! Go! Wakadaishô1969 · Director of Photography
Bullet Wound
Bullet Wound1969 · Director of Photography
Rio no wakadaishô
Rio no wakadaishô1968 · Director of Photography
My Brother, My Love
My Brother, My Love1968 · Director of Photography
The Killing Bottle
The Killing Bottle1967 · Director of Photography
Kojiro
Kojiro1967 · Director of Photography
The Mad Atlantic
The Mad Atlantic1966 · Cinematography
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man1965 · Camera Technician
Raccoon Dog Leader
Raccoon Dog Leader1965 · Director of Photography
Red Beard
Red Beard1965 · Director of Photography
Samurai Pirate
Samurai Pirate1963 · Director of Photography
High and Low
High and Low1963 · Director of Photography
Legacy of the 500,000
Legacy of the 500,0001963 · Director of Photography
Legacy of the 500,000
Legacy of the 500,0001963 · Cinematography
Sanjuro
Sanjuro1962 · Director of Photography
Irresponsible Age of Japan
Irresponsible Age of Japan1962 · Director of Photography
Yojimbo
Yojimbo1961 · First Assistant Camera
The Bad Sleep Well
The Bad Sleep Well1960 · Assistant Camera
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai1954 · First Assistant Camera