Portrait of Tai Katō

Tai Katō

Bio: Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Kato was the nephew of the film director Sadao Yamanaka. He entered the Toho studio in 1937 and first began by working on documentaries
Born: Fri, Aug 25 1916
Birthplace: Kobe, Japan

Death: Sat, Jun 15 1985
Tai Katō is 68 years old
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Poster of The Street of Desire
The Street of Desire
Tai Katō was
67 in The Street of Desire
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Apr 14 1984
Poster of Amagi Pass
Amagi Pass
Tai Katō was
66 in Amagi Pass
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of The Ondekoza
The Ondekoza
Tai Katō was
65 in The Ondekoza
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 03 1981
Poster of Flames of Blood
Flames of Blood
Tai Katō was
64 in Flames of Blood
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of A Scream from Nowhere
A Scream from Nowhere
Tai Katō was
60 in A Scream from Nowhere
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Jun 18 1977
Poster of Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
Tai Katō was
59 in Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of The Blossom and the Sword
The Blossom and the Sword
Tai Katō was
57 in The Blossom and the Sword
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 17 1973
Poster of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi
Tai Katō was
56 in Miyamoto Musashi
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 13 1973
Poster of Flower and Dragon
Flower and Dragon
Tai Katō was
56 in Flower and Dragon
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 17 1973
Poster of Theater Of Life
Theater Of Life
Tai Katō was
55 in Theater Of Life
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 15 1972
Poster of Modern Lady Gambler
Modern Lady Gambler
Tai Katō was
55 in Modern Lady Gambler
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 26 1972
Poster of The Witty Samurai
The Witty Samurai
Tai Katō was
55 in The Witty Samurai
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 21 1972
Poster of Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
Tai Katō was
54 in Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Jun 01 1971
Poster of 花も実もある為五郎
花も実もある為五郎
Tai Katō was
54 in 花も実もある為五郎
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Apr 28 1971
Poster of Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Tai Katō was
53 in Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Mar 05 1970
Poster of Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Tai Katō was
52 in Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 01 1969
Poster of I, the Executioner
I, the Executioner
Tai Katō was
51 in I, the Executioner
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Apr 13 1968
Poster of Eighteen Years in Prison
Eighteen Years in Prison
Tai Katō was
50 in Eighteen Years in Prison
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 24 1967
Poster of The Blazing Sword
The Blazing Sword
Tai Katō was
50 in The Blazing Sword
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 12 1966
Poster of Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
Tai Katō was
50 in Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Oct 15 1966
Poster of Nothing But Bones
Nothing But Bones
Tai Katō was
49 in Nothing But Bones
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 12 1966
Poster of Kutsukake Tokijiro: The Lonely Yakuza
Kutsukake Tokijiro: The Lonely Yakuza
Tai Katō was
49 in Kutsukake Tokijiro: The Lonely Yakuza
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 01 1966
Poster of By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
Tai Katō was
49 in By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Mar 23 1966
Poster of Blood of Revenge
Blood of Revenge
Tai Katō was
49 in Blood of Revenge
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Tale of Ninja Duty
Tale of Ninja Duty
Tai Katō was
48 in Tale of Ninja Duty
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Feb 25 1965
Poster of Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Tai Katō was
48 in Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 12 1964
Poster of Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
Tai Katō was
47 in Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Apr 04 1964
Poster of The Honest Fool
The Honest Fool
Tai Katō was
47 in The Honest Fool
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 15 1964
Poster of Warrior of the Wind
Warrior of the Wind
Tai Katō was
47 in Warrior of the Wind
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 15 1964
Poster of Sasuke and His Comedians
Sasuke and His Comedians
Tai Katō was
47 in Sasuke and His Comedians
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 11 1963
Poster of River Washes Away the Moon
River Washes Away the Moon
Tai Katō was
47 in River Washes Away the Moon
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Sep 08 1963
Poster of Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
Tai Katō was
46 in Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, May 12 1963
Poster of The Mysterious Purple Hood
The Mysterious Purple Hood
Tai Katō was
46 in The Mysterious Purple Hood
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Jan 27 1963
Poster of Abekobe dōchū
Abekobe dōchū
Tai Katō was
45 in Abekobe dōchū
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, May 09 1962
Poster of Sazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Sazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Tai Katō was
45 in Sazen Tange: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of In Search of Mother
In Search of Mother
Tai Katō was
45 in In Search of Mother
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
Tai Katō was
44 in The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Jul 02 1961
Poster of Way of Morning Mist
Way of Morning Mist
Tai Katō was
44 in Way of Morning Mist
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 02 1961
Poster of Castle of Flames
Castle of Flames
Tai Katō was
44 in Castle of Flames
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 30 1960
Poster of Road Warriors
Road Warriors
Tai Katō was
43 in Road Warriors
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 17 1960
Poster of The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
Tai Katō was
43 in The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Feb 07 1960
Poster of Mission to Hell
Mission to Hell
Tai Katō was
42 in Mission to Hell
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jun 09 1959
Poster of Turbulent Highways
Turbulent Highways
Tai Katō was
42 in Turbulent Highways
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Mar 25 1959
Poster of A Young Rabble
A Young Rabble
Tai Katō was
42 in A Young Rabble
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Eight Views of Samurai
Eight Views of Samurai
Tai Katō was
41 in Eight Views of Samurai
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 27 1958
Poster of Wind, Woman and Road
Wind, Woman and Road
Tai Katō was
41 in Wind, Woman and Road
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 14 1958
Poster of Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Tai Katō was
41 in Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Mar 11 1958
Poster of The Scarlet Cherry Lord
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
Tai Katō was
41 in The Scarlet Cherry Lord
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 29 1958
Poster of Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Tai Katō was
40 in Tales of Young Genji Kuro
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 15 1957
Poster of Lovestruck Ronin
Lovestruck Ronin
Tai Katō was
40 in Lovestruck Ronin
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 22 1957
Poster of Gyakushû Orochimaru
Gyakushû Orochimaru
Tai Katō was
38 in Gyakushû Orochimaru
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 29 1955
Poster of Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
Tai Katō was
38 in Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 03 1955
Poster of Chronicle of the Bulbul
Chronicle of the Bulbul
Tai Katō was
36 in Chronicle of the Bulbul
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 23 1952
Poster of Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
Tai Katō was
36 in Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 07 1952
Poster of Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
Tai Katō was
35 in Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 30 1951
Poster of Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
Tai Katō was
35 in Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 16 1951
Poster of Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
Tai Katō was
35 in Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan
as 'Assistant Director'.
Fri, Oct 12 1951
Poster of Rashomon
Rashomon
Tai Katō was
34 in Rashomon
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Goblin Courier
Goblin Courier
Tai Katō was
32 in Goblin Courier
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Jan 04 1949
Poster of The Grand Master
The Grand Master
Tai Katō was
32 in The Grand Master
as 'Assistant Director'.
Mon, Oct 18 1948
Poster of The Abe Clan
The Abe Clan
Tai Katō was
21 in The Abe Clan
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Mar 01 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Tai Katō was
63+ in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
as 'Scenario Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1980