Kazuo Mori

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Biography: 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.

Department: Directing

Place of Birth: Matsuyama, Japan

Adult: No

Birthday: January 15, 1911

Age: 114 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: June 29, 1989

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Known For:

Her Brother
A Wife Confesses
The Cruel History of Prisoners