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Takao Saitō
Camera · Born 1929-03-05 · Kyoto, Japan
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).
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FilmLife Work of Akira Kurosawa
2022 · Self
FilmAkira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002 · Self
FilmAkira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
2002 · Self
FilmAfter the Rain
2000 · Additional Director of Photography
FilmRainbow Bridge
1993 · Director of Photography
FilmMadadayo
1993 · Director of Photography
FilmRhapsody in August
1991 · Director of Photography
FilmDreams
1990 · Director of Photography
FilmOración
1988 · Director of Photography
FilmRan
1985 · Director of Photography
FilmA. K.
1985 · Self
FilmLake of Illusions
1982 · Director of Photography
FilmKagemusha
1980 · Director of Photography
FilmShag
1978 · Director of Photography
Falcons of Edo
1978 · Cinematography
FilmMorning for Two
1971 · Cinematography
Epic Chushingura
1971 · Cinematography
FilmDodes'ka-den
1970 · Director of Photography
FilmRed Lion
1969 · Director of Photography
FilmBullet Wound
1969 · Director of Photography
FilmMy Brother, My Love
1968 · Director of Photography
FilmKojiro
1967 · Director of Photography
FilmThe Killing Bottle
1967 · Director of Photography
FilmThe Mad Atlantic
1966 · Cinematography
FilmJapan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
1965 · Camera Technician
FilmRed Beard
1965 · Director of Photography
FilmSamurai Pirate
1963 · Director of Photography
FilmLegacy of the 500,000
1963 · Director of Photography
FilmHigh and Low
1963 · Director of Photography
FilmAttack Squadron
1963 · Director of Photography
FilmIrresponsible Age of Japan
1962 · Director of Photography
FilmSanjuro
1962 · Director of Photography
FilmYojimbo
1961 · First Assistant Camera
FilmThe Bad Sleep Well
1960 · Assistant Camera
FilmSeven Samurai
1954 · First Assistant Camera