About Takao Saito
Lived 1929 – 2014 (aged 85). Takao Saito was a Japanese cinematographer.
was a Japanese cinematographer who frequently collaborated with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. After assisting on High and Low and Red Beard (1965), he became Kurosawa's "cinematographer of choice" after serving as principal cinematographer on Dodes'ka-den (1970). Saito was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on the film, Ran (1985).
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Who was Takao Saito?
Japanese cinematographer (1929-2014)
When was Takao Saito born?
Takao Saito was born on 5 March 1929 in Kyoto.
When did Takao Saito die?
Takao Saito died on 6 December 2014 in Zama.
What was Takao Saito's occupation?
Takao Saito was a cinematographer.
What nationality was Takao Saito?
Takao Saito was Japanese.
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· DBpedia: Takao Saito (cinematographer)
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