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Takao Saitō
Director of Photography·Japan·1929–2014
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: Takao Saitô, 斎藤 孝雄
Career
Stats
- Credits
- 6
- 6 productions
- Active
- 1954–1985
- 3 decades
Highlights
Known for
Career
Filmography
| Production | Year | Role | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ran | 1985 | Director of Photography | — |
![]() | Red Beard | 1965 | Director of Photography | — |
![]() | High and Low | 1963 | Director of Photography | — |
![]() | Sanjuro | 1962 | Director of Photography |
Network
Frequent collaborators
People who have worked on the most productions alongside Takao Saitō.















