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Takao Saitō

Born 1929-03-05Kyoto, 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).

Screen work

Movies & roles

2022Life Work of Akira KurosawaSelf 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'Self 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'Self 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'Self 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'Self 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'Self 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'Self 2002Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'Self 1985A. K.Self