Takao Saitō

Camera

Born: 3/5/1929•Died: 12/6/2014

Place of Birth

Kyoto, Japan

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).

Also Known As

斎藤孝雄, Takao Saitô

Movies (Acting)

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'

A. K.

A. K.

TV Shows (Crew)

Falcons of Edo

Falcons of Edo

Epic Chushingura

Epic Chushingura