Takao Saitō
- Born
- 1929-03-05
- Died
- 2014-12-06
- Birthplace
- Kyoto, Japan
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).
Known For
Filmography
41 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa
2022 · Movie
Self

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the Rain
2000 · Movie
Additional Director of Photography

Madadayo
1993 · Movie
Director of Photography

Rainbow Bridge
1993 · Movie
Director of Photography

Rhapsody in August
1991 · Movie
Director of Photography

Dreams
1990 · Movie
Director of Photography

Oración
1988 · Movie
Director of Photography

Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
1988 · Movie
Director of Photography

A. K.
1985 · Movie
Self

Ran
1985 · Movie
Director of Photography

Lake of Illusions
1982 · Movie
Director of Photography

Kagemusha
1980 · Movie
Director of Photography

Falcons of Edo
1978 · TV Show
Cinematography

Shag
1978 · Movie
Director of Photography

Epic Chushingura
1971 · TV Show
Cinematography

Morning for Two
1971 · Movie
Cinematography

Dodes'ka-den
1970 · Movie
Director of Photography

Bullet Wound
1969 · Movie
Director of Photography

Red Lion
1969 · Movie
Director of Photography

My Brother, My Love
1968 · Movie
Director of Photography

Kojiro
1967 · Movie
Director of Photography

The Killing Bottle
1967 · Movie
Director of Photography

The Mad Atlantic
1966 · Movie
Cinematography

Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
1965 · Movie
Camera Technician

Raccoon Dog Leader
1965 · Movie
Director of Photography

Red Beard
1965 · Movie
Director of Photography

High and Low
1963 · Movie
Director of Photography

Legacy of the 500,000
1963 · Movie
Director of Photography · Cinematography

Samurai Pirate
1963 · Movie
Director of Photography

Irresponsible Age of Japan
1962 · Movie
Director of Photography

Sanjuro
1962 · Movie
Director of Photography

Yojimbo
1961 · Movie
First Assistant Camera

The Bad Sleep Well
1960 · Movie
Assistant Camera

Seven Samurai
1954 · Movie
First Assistant Camera










