Tai Katō
Directing
August 25, 1916 — June 15, 1985Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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.
Behind the camera
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Director
Miyamoto Musashi
Director
A Scream from Nowhere
Screenplay
A Scream from Nowhere
Director
The Blossom and the Sword
Director
The Blossom and the Sword
Screenplay
Sasuke and His Comedians
Director
The Street of Desire
Writer
Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
Screenplay
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Screenplay
Eight Views of Samurai
Director