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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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Takao Saitō
Filmography
Acting (9)
Production & Directing (32)
2000
After the RainAdditional Director of Photography
7.3
1993
Rainbow BridgeDirector of Photography
8.0
1993
MadadayoDirector of Photography
7.4
1991
Rhapsody in AugustDirector of Photography
7.2
1990
DreamsDirector of Photography
7.7
1988
OraciónDirector of Photography
6.7
1988
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak IncidentDirector of Photography
1985
RanDirector of Photography
8.0
1982
Lake of IllusionsDirector of Photography
4.0
1980
KagemushaDirector of Photography
7.8
1978
ShagDirector of Photography
7.5
1971
Morning for TwoCinematography
8.0
1970
Dodes'ka-denDirector of Photography
7.1
1969
Red LionDirector of Photography
6.5
1969
Bullet WoundDirector of Photography
8.0
1968
My Brother, My LoveDirector of Photography
10.0
1967
KojiroDirector of Photography
8.0
1967
The Killing BottleDirector of Photography
8.2
1966
The Mad AtlanticCinematography
9.0
1965
Raccoon Dog LeaderDirector of Photography
1965
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste ManCamera Technician
10.0
1965
Red BeardDirector of Photography
8.2
1963
Samurai PirateDirector of Photography
5.9
1963
Legacy of the 500,000Director of Photography
6.9
1963
Legacy of the 500,000Cinematography
6.9
1963
High and LowDirector of Photography
8.4
1963
Attack SquadronDirector of Photography
7.0
1962
Irresponsible Age of JapanDirector of Photography
9.0
1962
SanjuroDirector of Photography
7.9
1961
YojimboFirst Assistant Camera
8.1
1960
The Bad Sleep WellAssistant Camera
7.7
1954
Seven SamuraiFirst Assistant Camera
8.5