Kazuo Mori

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Kazuo Mori, also known as Issei Mori, got his start as a jidai-geki director in silent films of the 1930s. In postwar years he became a leading director at Daiei, working regularly with the studio's familiar stars like Shintaro Katsu and Raizo Ichikawa. In the 1960s and '70s, Mori established himself alongside Kenji Misumi as one of the most dependable names in chambara franchise series, directing some of the best installments of Zatoichi, Kyoshiro Nemuri and Shinobi No Mono. Mori's work is marked by clear, intelligent storytelling and innovative camera techniques.

  • Directing
  • Born 15 January 1911
  • Died 29 June 1989 (age 78)
  • Matsuyama, Japan
  • 97 credits

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Most-watched Kazuo Mori films currently: Vendetta of a Samurai (1952), Advance Patrol (1957), Her Brother (1960), Wrath of Daimajin (1966), The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962).

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Selected TV credits: Yokomizo Seishi Series (1977), Kogarashi Monjiro (1972), Mute Samurai (1973), Zatoichi Monogatari (1974), Hashū Hankachō (1974).

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