
Takao Saitō
Department: Camera
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

Life Work of Akira Kurosawa
2022

A. K.
1985

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
2002

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
2002

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'
2002

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'
2002

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'
2002

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'
2002

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'
2002