Takao Saitō

Takao Saitō

Camera
March 5, 1929December 6, 2014 (age 85)
Kyoto, Japan

Also Known As

斎藤 孝雄, Takao Saitô

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).