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.
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Acting Credits
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Crew Credits
Acting
Crew
Movie
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Director
1962
Movie
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Director
1965
Movie
Zatoichi at Large
Director
1972
Movie
Wrath of Daimajin
Director
1966
Movie
Vendetta of a Samurai
Director
1952
Movie
A Certain Killer
Director
1967
Movie
Samurai Vendetta
Director
1959
Movie
Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
Director
1963
Movie
Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy
Director
1965
Movie
Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter
Director
1961
Movie
Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back
Director
1966
Movie
The Blind Menace
Director
1960