Tai Katō

Tai Katō

Directing · Born 1916-08-25 · Kobe, 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.

As cast

No cast credits found.

As director

The Ondekoza
The Ondekoza 1981
Director
Flames of Blood
Flames of Blood 1981
Director
A Scream from Nowhere
A Scream from Nowhere 1977
Director
The Blossom and the Sword
The Blossom and the Sword 1973
Director
Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi 1973
Director
Flower and Dragon
Flower and Dragon 1973
Director
Theater Of Life
Theater Of Life 1972
Director
Modern Lady Gambler
Modern Lady Gambler 1972
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You 1971
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return 1970
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game 1969
Director
I, the Executioner
I, the Executioner 1968
Director
Eighteen Years in Prison
Eighteen Years in Prison 1967
Director
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge! 1966
Director
Nothing But Bones
Nothing But Bones 1966
Director
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza 1966
Director
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him 1966
Director
Blood of Revenge
Blood of Revenge 1965
Director
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall 1964
Director
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man 1964
Director
Warrior of the Wind
Warrior of the Wind 1964
Director
Sasuke and His Comedians
Sasuke and His Comedians 1963
Director
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon 1962
Director
In Search of Mother
In Search of Mother 1962
Director
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost 1961
Director
Way of Morning Mist
Way of Morning Mist 1961
Director
Castle of Flames
Castle of Flames 1960
Director
Road Warriors
Road Warriors 1960
Director
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo 1960
Director
Mission to Hell
Mission to Hell 1959
Director
Eight Views of Samurai
Eight Views of Samurai 1958
Director
Wind, Woman and Road
Wind, Woman and Road 1958
Director
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2 1958
Director
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
The Scarlet Cherry Lord 1958
Director
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 1957
Director
Lovestruck Ronin
Lovestruck Ronin 1957
Director
Gyakushû Orochimaru
Gyakushû Orochimaru 1955
Director
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya 1955
Director
Chronicle of the Bulbul
Chronicle of the Bulbul 1952
Director
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil 1952
Director
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star 1951
Director
Trouble Over Swords and Women:  A Woman's Mind
Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind 1951
Director
Lice Are Scary
Lice Are Scary 1943
Director