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Takao Saito Biography

Birth Name:Takao Saito

Birth Place:Kyoto, Japan

Profession Cinematographer, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Began his career as an assistant cameraman on the film "One Wonderful Sunday" in 1947
  • Best known as a cinematographer on several films by director Akira Kurosawa

Awards

  • 1981BAFTA Film Award-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 1986Oscar-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 1986Award of the Japanese Academy-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 1986BSFC Award-Best Cinematography: winner
  • 1986NSFC Award-Best Cinematography: winner
  • 1987BAFTA Film Award-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 1989Award of the Japanese Academy-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 1991Award of the Japanese Academy-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 1991Mainichi Film Concours-Best Cinematography: winner
  • 1992Award of the Japanese Academy-Best Cinematography: winner
  • 1994Award of the Japanese Academy-Best Cinematography: winner