Takao Saitō

Biography

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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Life Work of Akira Kurosawa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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