Takao Saitō
Biography
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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Movies (39)
Life Work of Akira Kurosawa
as Self
2022
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
as Self
2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
as Self
2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'
as Self
2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'
as Self
2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'
as Self
2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'
as Self
2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'
as Self
2002
After the Rain
Additional Director of Photography (Camera)
2000
Rainbow Bridge
Cinematography (Crew)
1993
Madadayo
Director of Photography (Camera)
1993
Rhapsody in August
Director of Photography (Camera)
1991
Dreams
Director of Photography (Camera)
1990
Oración
Director of Photography (Camera)
1988
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Director of Photography (Camera)
1988
Ran
Director of Photography (Camera)
1985
A. K.
as Self
1985
Lake of Illusions
Director of Photography (Camera)
1982
Kagemusha
Director of Photography (Camera)
1980
Shag
Director of Photography (Camera)
1978
Morning for Two
Cinematography (Crew)
1971
Dodes'ka-den
Director of Photography (Camera)
1970
Red Lion
Director of Photography (Camera)
1969
Bullet Wound
Director of Photography (Camera)
1969
My Brother, My Love
Director of Photography (Camera)
1968
Kojiro
Director of Photography (Camera)
1967
The Killing Bottle
Director of Photography (Camera)
1967
The Mad Atlantic
Cinematography (Crew)
1966
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
Camera Technician (Camera)
1965
Red Beard
Director of Photography (Camera)
1965
Samurai Pirate
Director of Photography (Camera)
1963
Legacy of the 500,000
Director of Photography (Camera)
1963
High and Low
Director of Photography (Camera)
1963
Attack Squadron
Director of Photography (Camera)
1963
Irresponsible Age of Japan
Director of Photography (Camera)
1962
Sanjuro
Director of Photography (Camera)
1962
Yojimbo
First Assistant Camera (Camera)
1961
The Bad Sleep Well
Assistant Camera (Camera)
1960
Seven Samurai
First Assistant Camera (Camera)
1954
