Director
Kazuo Mori
Born 1911 · Matsuyama, Japan
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.
Directed
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Director · 1962
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Director · 1965
Zatoichi at Large
Director · 1972
Wrath of Daimajin
Director · 1966
Samurai Vendetta
Director · 1959
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Director · 1958
Song of Sado
Director · 1961
Young Boss, Fugitive
Director · 1967
Farewell Song
Director · 1955
Judge of the Ashuras
Director · 1951
Lord Tadanao
Director · 1960
A Certain Killer
Director · 1967
Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
Director · 1963
Vendetta of a Samurai
Director · 1952
The Confusing Journey of Jirocho
Director · 1963
Yataro’s Travel Hat
Director · 1957
Secret Report From A House Of Women
Director · 1968
170 Leagues to Edo
Director · 1962