Takao Saitō

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: Camera

Birthday: 1929-03-05

Place of Birth: Kyoto, Japan

Also Known As: 斎藤孝雄, Takao Saitô

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