Directing
Community Rating
7.4
TMDB estimate
Born
January 15, 1911
Died
June 29, 1989 (age 78)
Born in
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.
Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold
as Director
1983
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The Bored Samurai
as Director
1983
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Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri
as Director
1982
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Messengers to Satsuma
as Director
1982
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The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo
as Director
1982
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The King and His Vassal
as Director
1981
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Keishi-K
as Director
1980
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Yokomizo Seishi Series
as Director
1977
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Please Hire Me!
as Director
1976
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Priest of Darkness
as Director
1975
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Zatoichi Monogatari
as Director
1974
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Hashū Hankachō
as Director
1974
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Mute Samurai
as Director
1973
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Zatoichi at Large
as Director
1972
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Kogarashi Monjiro
as Director
1972
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Wakaki hi no kōdōkan
as Director
1971
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The Killer's Killer
as Director
1970
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Easy Money
as Director
1970
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Mission: Iron Castle
as Director
1970
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman
as Director
1969
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