Takao Saitō
- Known for
- Camera
- Born
- March 5, 1929
- Died
- December 6, 2014
- Birthplace
- Kyoto, 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).
Filmography
Life Work of Akira Kurosawa 2022
as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well' 2002
as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den' 2002
as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low' 2002
as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo' 2002
as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro' 2002
as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha' 2002
as Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' 2002
as Self
After the Rain 2000
Additional Director of Photography
Rainbow Bridge 1993
Director of Photography
Madadayo 1993
Director of Photography
Rhapsody in August 1991
Director of Photography
Dreams 1990
Director of Photography
Oración 1988
Director of Photography
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident 1988
Director of Photography
Ran 1985
Director of Photography
A. K. 1985
as Self
Lake of Illusions 1982
Director of Photography
Kagemusha 1980
Director of Photography
Shag 1978
Director of Photography
Morning for Two 1971
Cinematography
Dodes'ka-den 1970
Director of Photography
Red Lion 1969
Director of Photography
Bullet Wound 1969
Director of Photography
My Brother, My Love 1968
Director of Photography
Kojiro 1967
Director of Photography
The Killing Bottle 1967
Director of Photography
The Mad Atlantic 1966
Cinematography
Raccoon Dog Leader 1965
Director of Photography
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man 1965
Camera Technician
Red Beard 1965
Director of Photography
Samurai Pirate 1963
Director of Photography
Legacy of the 500,000 1963
Director of Photography, Cinematography
High and Low 1963
Director of Photography
Irresponsible Age of Japan 1962
Director of Photography
Sanjuro 1962
Director of Photography
Yojimbo 1961
First Assistant Camera
The Bad Sleep Well 1960
Assistant Camera
Seven Samurai 1954
First Assistant Camera
Credits from TMDB.