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Personal Info
Known For
Camera
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 5, 1929
Died
December 6, 2014 (85 years old)
Place of Birth
Kyoto, Japan
Also Known As
- 斎藤 孝雄
- Takao Saitô
Takao Saitō
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
Acting
Crew
After the Rain
Additional Director of Photography
2000
Madadayo
Director of Photography
1993
Rhapsody in August
Director of Photography
1991
Dreams
Director of Photography
1990
Ran
Director of Photography
1985
Kagemusha
Director of Photography
1980
Dodes'ka-den
Director of Photography
1970
Red Lion
Director of Photography
1969
Red Beard
Director of Photography
1965
Samurai Pirate
Director of Photography
1963
High and Low
Director of Photography
1963
Sanjuro
Director of Photography
1962