

Tai Katō
Directing
August 25, 1916
Kobe, Japan
June 15, 1985
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.
The Filmography


Sasuke and His Comedians

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

In Search of Mother

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

Castle of Flames

Mission to Hell

Eight Views of Samurai

Wind, Woman and Road

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

The Scarlet Cherry Lord

Tales of Young Genji Kuro
