About Bin Katō
Lived 1907 – 1982 (aged 75). Bin Katō was a Japanese screenwriter, film director and critic.
(; June 20, 1907 – July 27, 1982 ) was a Japanese film director and screenwriter best known for his Japanese horror films (J-Horror).
Filmography
Assistant director
The Captain's Daughter (1936)
Director
Kuroobi Arashi (1953) Tanuki Battle of Awaodori Festival (1954) The Magistrate (1955) Hitohada Jumon (1960) The Lightning Sword (1962) Ghost Story of Devil’s Fire Swamp (1963)
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bin Katō?
Japanese screenwriter
When was Bin Katō born?
Bin Katō was born on 20 June 1907 in Yokohama.
When did Bin Katō die?
Bin Katō died on 27 July 1982 in Kyoto.
What was Bin Katō's occupation?
Bin Katō was a screenwriter, film director and critic.
What nationality was Bin Katō?
Bin Katō was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bin Katō. https://biography.guide/bin-kato/
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