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Tai Katō

Bio: Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Kato was the nephew of the film director Sadao Yamanaka. He entered the Toho studio in 1937 and first began by working on documentaries

Born: Fri, Aug 25 1916

Birthplace: Kobe, Japan

Death: Sat, Jun 15 1985

Tai Katō is 68 years old

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Movies (As Crew)

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The Street of Desire

Tai Katō was

67 in The Street of Desire

as 'Writer'.

Sat, Apr 14 1984

Amagi Pass

Tai Katō was

66 in Amagi Pass

as 'Writer'.

Sat, Feb 19 1983

The Ondekoza

Tai Katō was

65 in The Ondekoza

as 'Director'.

Thu, Dec 03 1981

Flames of Blood

Tai Katō was

64 in Flames of Blood

as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Thu, Jan 01 1981

A Scream from Nowhere

Tai Katō was

60 in A Scream from Nowhere

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sat, Jun 18 1977

Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru

Tai Katō was

59 in Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru

as 'Screenplay'.

Sat, Nov 01 1975

The Blossom and the Sword

Tai Katō was

57 in The Blossom and the Sword

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sat, Nov 17 1973

Miyamoto Musashi

Tai Katō was

56 in Miyamoto Musashi

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jul 13 1973

Flower and Dragon

Tai Katō was

56 in Flower and Dragon

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sat, Mar 17 1973

Theater Of Life

Tai Katō was

55 in Theater Of Life

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sat, Jul 15 1972

Modern Lady Gambler

Tai Katō was

55 in Modern Lady Gambler

as 'Director'.

Fri, May 26 1972

The Witty Samurai

Tai Katō was

55 in The Witty Samurai

as 'Screenplay'.

Fri, Jan 21 1972

Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

Tai Katō was

54 in Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Tue, Jun 01 1971

花も実もある為五郎

Tai Katō was

54 in 花も実もある為五郎

as 'Screenplay'.

Wed, Apr 28 1971

Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

Tai Katō was

53 in Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Thu, Mar 05 1970

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Tai Katō was

52 in Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

as 'Director'.

Sat, Feb 01 1969

I, the Executioner

Tai Katō was

51 in I, the Executioner

as 'Director, Writer'.

Sat, Apr 13 1968

Eighteen Years in Prison

Tai Katō was

50 in Eighteen Years in Prison

as 'Director'.

Fri, Feb 24 1967

The Blazing Sword

Tai Katō was

50 in The Blazing Sword

as 'Screenplay'.

Sat, Nov 12 1966

Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

Tai Katō was

50 in Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sat, Oct 15 1966

Nothing But Bones

Tai Katō was

49 in Nothing But Bones

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jun 12 1966

Kutsukake Tokijiro: The Lonely Yakuza

Tai Katō was

49 in Kutsukake Tokijiro: The Lonely Yakuza

as 'Director'.

Fri, Apr 01 1966

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

Tai Katō was

49 in By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Wed, Mar 23 1966

Blood of Revenge

Tai Katō was

49 in Blood of Revenge

as 'Director'.

Sat, Sep 18 1965

Tale of Ninja Duty

Tai Katō was

48 in Tale of Ninja Duty

as 'Screenplay'.

Thu, Feb 25 1965

Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

Tai Katō was

48 in Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

as 'Director'.

Sat, Dec 12 1964

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

Tai Katō was

47 in Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

as 'Director, Writer'.

Sat, Apr 04 1964

The Honest Fool

Tai Katō was

47 in The Honest Fool

as 'Screenplay'.

Wed, Jan 15 1964

Warrior of the Wind

Tai Katō was

47 in Warrior of the Wind

as 'Director'.

Wed, Jan 15 1964

Sasuke and His Comedians

Tai Katō was

47 in Sasuke and His Comedians

as 'Director'.

Wed, Dec 11 1963

River Washes Away the Moon

Tai Katō was

47 in River Washes Away the Moon

as 'Screenplay'.

Sun, Sep 08 1963

Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi

Tai Katō was

46 in Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi

as 'Screenplay'.

Sun, May 12 1963

The Mysterious Purple Hood

Tai Katō was

46 in The Mysterious Purple Hood

as 'Screenplay'.

Sun, Jan 27 1963

Abekobe dōchū

Tai Katō was

45 in Abekobe dōchū

as 'Screenplay'.

Wed, May 09 1962

Sazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

Tai Katō was

45 in Sazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

as 'Director'.

Tue, Apr 17 1962

In Search of Mother

Tai Katō was

45 in In Search of Mother

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sun, Jan 14 1962

The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

Tai Katō was

44 in The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost

as 'Director, Writer'.

Sun, Jul 02 1961

Way of Morning Mist

Tai Katō was

44 in Way of Morning Mist

as 'Director'.

Thu, Feb 02 1961

Castle of Flames

Tai Katō was

44 in Castle of Flames

as 'Director'.

Sun, Oct 30 1960

Road Warriors

Tai Katō was

43 in Road Warriors

as 'Director'.

Tue, May 17 1960

The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

Tai Katō was

43 in The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo

as 'Writer, Director'.

Sun, Feb 07 1960

Mission to Hell

Tai Katō was

42 in Mission to Hell

as 'Director, Writer'.

Tue, Jun 09 1959

Turbulent Highways

Tai Katō was

42 in Turbulent Highways

as 'Screenplay'.

Wed, Mar 25 1959

A Young Rabble

Tai Katō was

42 in A Young Rabble

as 'Screenplay'.

Fri, Jan 09 1959

Eight Views of Samurai

Tai Katō was

41 in Eight Views of Samurai

as 'Director'.

Tue, May 27 1958

Wind, Woman and Road

Tai Katō was

41 in Wind, Woman and Road

as 'Director'.

Mon, Apr 14 1958

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

Tai Katō was

41 in Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Tue, Mar 11 1958

The Scarlet Cherry Lord

Tai Katō was

41 in The Scarlet Cherry Lord

as 'Director'.

Wed, Jan 29 1958

Tales of Young Genji Kuro

Tai Katō was

40 in Tales of Young Genji Kuro

as 'Director'.

Mon, Apr 15 1957

Lovestruck Ronin

Tai Katō was

40 in Lovestruck Ronin

as 'Director'.

Tue, Jan 22 1957

Gyakushû Orochimaru

Tai Katō was

38 in Gyakushû Orochimaru

as 'Director'.

Sat, Jan 29 1955

Ninja Arts of Jiraiya

Tai Katō was

38 in Ninja Arts of Jiraiya

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jan 03 1955

Chronicle of the Bulbul

Tai Katō was

36 in Chronicle of the Bulbul

as 'Director'.

Thu, Oct 23 1952

Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil

Tai Katō was

36 in Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil

as 'Director'.

Sun, Sep 07 1952

Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star

Tai Katō was

35 in Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star

as 'Director'.

Fri, Nov 30 1951

Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind

Tai Katō was

35 in Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind

as 'Director'.

Fri, Nov 16 1951

Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan

Tai Katō was

35 in Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan

as 'Assistant Director'.

Fri, Oct 12 1951

Rashomon

Tai Katō was

34 in Rashomon

as 'Assistant Director'.

Sat, Aug 26 1950

Goblin Courier

Tai Katō was

32 in Goblin Courier

as 'Assistant Director'.

Tue, Jan 04 1949

The Grand Master

Tai Katō was

32 in The Grand Master

as 'Assistant Director'.

Mon, Oct 18 1948

The Abe Clan

Tai Katō was

21 in The Abe Clan

as 'Assistant Director'.

Tue, Mar 01 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tai Katō was

63+ in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

as 'Scenario Writer'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1980