- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 15, 1911
- Place of Birth
- Matsuyama, Japan
- Died
- June 29, 1989
Kazuo Mori
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.
Filmography
movieDeadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold
1983 · Director
movieThe Bored Samurai
1983 · Director
movieKenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri
1982 · Director
movieMessengers to Satsuma
1982 · Director
movieThe King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo
1982 · Director
movieThe King and His Vassal
1981 · Director
tvKeishi-K
1980 · Director
tvYokomizo Seishi Series
1977 · Director
tvPlease Hire Me!
1976 · Director
tvPriest of Darkness
1975 · Director
tvZatoichi Monogatari
1974 · Director
tvHashū Hankachō
1974 · Director
tvMute Samurai
1973 · Director
movieZatoichi at Large
1972 · Director
tvKogarashi Monjiro
1972 · Director
movieWakaki hi no kōdōkan
1971 · Director
movieThe Killer's Killer
1970 · Director
movieEasy Money
1970 · Director
movieMission: Iron Castle
1970 · Director
movieSleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman
1969 · Director
movieThe Curse of the Ghost
1969 · Director
movieKanto Woman Infamy
1969 · Director
movieKanto Onna Gokudo
1969 · Director
movie出獄四十八時間
1969 · Director
movieSecret Report From A House Of Women
1968 · Director
movieThe Saga of Tanegashima
1968 · Director
movieBad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty
1968 · Director
movieA Killer's Key
1967 · Director
movieYoung Boss, Fugitive
1967 · Director
movieA Certain Killer
1967 · Director
movieSpy on the Masked Car
1967 · Director
movieWrath of Daimajin
1966 · Director
movieAssignment Cloud
1966 · Director
movieThe Front Line Showdown
1966 · Director
movieほんだら捕物帖
1966 · Director
movieShinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back
1966 · Director
movieほんだら剣法
1965 · Director
movieZatoichi and the Doomed Man
1965 · Director
movieShinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy
1965 · Director
movieRampaging Dog
1965 · Director
movie駿河遊侠伝 度胸がらす
1965 · Director
movieThe Gambling Samurai
1964 · Director
movieBad Reputation: The Big Drum
1964 · Director
movieSuruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery
1964 · Director
movieThe Man Disappears Yesterday
1964 · Director
movieShinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
1963 · Director
movieBad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor
1963 · Director
movieThe Confusing Journey of Jirocho
1963 · Director
movieBad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
1963 · Director
movieYôki na tono-sama
1962 · Director
movieThe Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962 · Director
movie170 Leagues to Edo
1962 · Director
movieThe Notorious Man's Return
1962 · Director
movieThird Generation's Loyalty Offering
1962 · Director
movieKeshin
1962 · Director
movieA Wife Confesses
1961
movieThe Radiant Prince
1961 · Director
movieSong of Sado
1961 · Director
movieThe Old Temple Well
1961 · Director
movieSatan's Sword III: The Final Chapter
1961 · Director
movieThree Young Samurai
1961 · Director
movieLord Tadanao
1960 · Director
movieHer Brother
1960
movieThe Blind Menace
1960 · Director
Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
1960 · Director
movieMission Accomplished
1960 · Director
movieSamurai Vendetta
1959 · Director
movieJirocho Fuji
1959 · Director
movieLord Nobunaga's Early Days
1959 · Director
moviePeony on the Skin
1959 · Director
movieThe Swishing Sword
1958 · Director
movieThe 7th Secret Agent to Edo
1958 · Director
movieAkado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
1958 · Director
movieAdvance Patrol
1957 · Director
movieInazuma Kaidō
1957 · Director
movieMangorō Tengu
1957 · Director
movieYataro’s Travel Hat
1957 · Director
movieLove of the Princess
1957 · Director
Fighting Fire Fighter
1956 · Director
Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
1956 · Director
movie刑事部屋
1956 · Director
movieMarathon Samurai
1956 · Director
movieTôjûrô no koi
1955 · Director
Farewell Song
1955 · Director
movieKoina no Ginpei
1954 · Director
movieThe Tattoo Murder Case
1953 · Director
moviePicture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke
1953 · Director
movieCoward at Ganryu Island
1952 · Director
movieNew Journey of Yaji and Kita
1952 · Director
movieVendetta of a Samurai
1952 · Director
movieJudge of the Ashuras
1951 · Director
movieShip of Outlaws
1950 · Director
movieConfessions of a Gynecologist
1950 · Director
月の出船
1950 · Director
movieA Bullet Hole Underground
1949 · Director
movieWildcat Lady or Mountain Cat Woman
1948 · Director
Ryūkoden
1947 · Director
movieFemale Police Officer
1947 · Director
movieYari-odori gojūsantsugi
1946 · Director
Tebukuro o nugasu otoko
1946 · Director
movieSandai no sakazuki
1942 · Director
movieŌsaka chōnin
1942 · Director
Masujiro Omura
1942 · Director
movie夫婦太鼓
1941 · Director
movieA Color Print of Edo
1939 · Director
movieMonster Cat Akabe Daimyojin
1938 · Director