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Takao Saitō

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0.7 Popularity Mar 05, 1929 (85 years old) 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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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002 as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'
2002 as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
2002 as Self
A. K.
A. K.
1985 as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'
2002 as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'
2002 as Self

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).

Filmography 42

2022
Life Work of Akira Kurosawa Movie

as Self

2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' Movie

as Self

2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha' Movie

as Self

2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low' Movie

as Self

2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro' Movie

as Self

2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo' Movie

as Self

2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den' Movie

as Self

2002
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well' Movie

as Self

2000
After the Rain Movie

Additional Director of Photography

1993
Rainbow Bridge Movie

Cinematography

1993
Madadayo Movie

Director of Photography

1991
Rhapsody in August Movie

Director of Photography

1990
Dreams Movie

Director of Photography

1988
Oración Movie

Director of Photography

1988
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident Movie

Director of Photography

1985
Ran Movie

Director of Photography

1985
A. K. Movie

as Self

1982
Lake of Illusions Movie

Director of Photography

1980
Kagemusha Movie

Director of Photography

1978
Shag Movie

Director of Photography

Personal Details

Known For Camera
Gender Not specified
Birthday March 05, 1929 (85 years old)
Died December 06, 2014
Place of Birth Kyoto, Japan
Also Known As 斎藤 孝雄, Takao Saitô
Years Active 1954 - 2022
Popularity 0.7
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42 Total Credits
9 Movie Roles