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Takao Saitō

Born: 1929-03-05 • 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 poster
Life Work of Akira Kurosawa
2022 • Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' poster
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002 • Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha' poster
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
2002 • Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro' poster
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'
2002 • Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo' poster
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'
2002 • Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low' poster
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'
2002 • Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den' poster
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'
2002 • Self
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well' poster
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'
2002 • Self
A. K. poster
A. K.
1985 • Self