Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Kato was the nephew of the film director Sadao Yamanaka. He entered the Toho studio in 1937 and first began by working on documentaries. He worked as an assistant director to Akira Kurosawa in Rashomon. After World War II he switched to making jidaigeki.
Directing
80
Male
1916-08-25
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Warrior of the Wind
I, the Executioner
Modern Lady Gambler
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza
Blood of Revenge
Castle of Flames
In Search of Mother
Miyamoto Musashi
Flames of Blood
Wind, Woman and Road
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man
Mission to Hell
Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star
Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind
Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil
Chronicle of the Bulbul
Lovestruck Ronin
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
The Chivalrous Youth of Great Edo
Way of Morning Mist
A Scream from Nowhere
The Ondekoza
Sasuke and His Comedians
Eighteen Years in Prison
Gyakushû Orochimaru
Tales of Young Genji Kuro
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Opium Plateau: Hell Squad, Charge!
The Blossom and the Sword
Nothing But Bones
Flower and Dragon
Theater Of Life
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
Eight Views of Samurai
The Street of Desire
Road Warriors
Lice Are Scary