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Takao Saitō

Takao Saitō

Born

March 5, 1929

Died

December 6, 2014 (85 years old)

Known For

Camera

Place of Birth

Kyoto, Japan

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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

A. K.
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A. K.

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa
8.0

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa

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

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

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

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa

Self

8.0

2022

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

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

Self

8.0

2002

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

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

Self

7.0

2002

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

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

Self

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2002

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

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

Self

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2002

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

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

Self

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2002

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

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

Self

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2002

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

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

Self

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2002

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A. K.

Self

6.3

1985

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