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Takao Saitō

Born 5 March 1929 · Kyoto, Japan · Died 6 December 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).

Known for

Ran
High and Low
Kagemusha
Sanjuro
Dreams
Red Beard
Rhapsody in August
Dodes'ka-den
Madadayo
Red Lion
Samurai Pirate
Legacy of the 500,000
Madadayo
Rainbow Bridge
Rhapsody in August
Dreams
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Oración
Ran
Lake of Illusions
Kagemusha
Shag
Dodes'ka-den
Red Lion
Bullet Wound
My Brother, My Love
The Killing Bottle
Kojiro
Red Beard
Raccoon Dog Leader
High and Low
Samurai Pirate
Legacy of the 500,000
Sanjuro
Irresponsible Age of Japan
Takao Saitō · Midrow