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Kazuo Mori

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Jan 15 1911

Birthplace: Matsuyama, Japan

Death: Thu, Jun 29 1989

Kazuo Mori is 78 years old

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Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold

Kazuo Mori was 72 in Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983

The Bored Samurai

Kazuo Mori was 72 in The Bored Samurai as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983

Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri

Kazuo Mori was 71 in Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1982

Messengers to Satsuma

Kazuo Mori was 71 in Messengers to Satsuma as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1982

The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo

Kazuo Mori was 71 in The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 1982

The King and His Vassal

Kazuo Mori was 70 in The King and His Vassal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1981

Zatoichi at Large

Kazuo Mori was 61 in Zatoichi at Large as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972

Wakaki hi no kōdōkan

Kazuo Mori was 60 in Wakaki hi no kōdōkan as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1971

The Killer's Killer

Kazuo Mori was 59 in The Killer's Killer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1970

Easy Money

Kazuo Mori was 59 in Easy Money as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1970

Mission: Iron Castle

Kazuo Mori was 59 in Mission: Iron Castle as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1970

Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman

Kazuo Mori was 58 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1969

The Curse of the Ghost

Kazuo Mori was 58 in The Curse of the Ghost as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1969

Kanto Woman Infamy

Kazuo Mori was 58 in Kanto Woman Infamy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1969

Kanto Onna Gokudo

Kazuo Mori was 58 in Kanto Onna Gokudo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1969

Secret Report From A House Of Women

Kazuo Mori was 57 in Secret Report From A House Of Women as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1968

The Saga of Tanegashima

Kazuo Mori was 57 in The Saga of Tanegashima as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1968

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty

Kazuo Mori was 56 in Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1968

A Killer's Key

Kazuo Mori was 56 in A Killer's Key as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1967

Young Boss, Fugitive

Kazuo Mori was 56 in Young Boss, Fugitive as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1967

A Certain Killer

Kazuo Mori was 56 in A Certain Killer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1967

Spy on the Masked Car

Kazuo Mori was 56 in Spy on the Masked Car as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1967

Wrath of Daimajin

Kazuo Mori was 55 in Wrath of Daimajin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1966

Assignment Cloud

Kazuo Mori was 55 in Assignment Cloud as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1966

The Front Line Showdown

Kazuo Mori was 55 in The Front Line Showdown as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1966

Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back

Kazuo Mori was 55 in Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1966

ほんだら剣法

Kazuo Mori was 54 in ほんだら剣法 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1965

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man

Kazuo Mori was 54 in Zatoichi and the Doomed Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1965

Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy

Kazuo Mori was 54 in Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1965

Rampaging Dog

Kazuo Mori was 54 in Rampaging Dog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1965

駿河遊侠伝　度胸がらす

Kazuo Mori was 54 in 駿河遊侠伝　度胸がらす as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1965

The Gambling Samurai

Kazuo Mori was 53 in The Gambling Samurai as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1964

Bad Reputation: The Big Drum

Kazuo Mori was 53 in Bad Reputation: The Big Drum as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1964

駿河遊侠傳賭場荒し

Kazuo Mori was 53 in 駿河遊侠傳賭場荒し as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1964

The Man Disappears Yesterday

Kazuo Mori was 53 in The Man Disappears Yesterday as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1964

Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection

Kazuo Mori was 52 in Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1963

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor

Kazuo Mori was 52 in Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1963

The Confusing Journey of Jirocho

Kazuo Mori was 52 in The Confusing Journey of Jirocho as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1963

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise

Kazuo Mori was 52 in Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1963

Yôki na tono-sama

Kazuo Mori was 51 in Yôki na tono-sama as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1962

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

Kazuo Mori was 51 in The Tale of Zatoichi Continues as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1962

170 Leagues to Edo

Kazuo Mori was 51 in 170 Leagues to Edo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 29 1962

The Notorious Man's Return

Kazuo Mori was 51 in The Notorious Man's Return as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1962

Third Generation's Loyalty Offering

Kazuo Mori was 51 in Third Generation's Loyalty Offering as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1962

Keshin

Kazuo Mori was 50 in Keshin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962

The Radiant Prince

Kazuo Mori was 50 in The Radiant Prince as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1961

Song of Sado

Kazuo Mori was 50 in Song of Sado as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1961

The Old Temple Well

Kazuo Mori was 50 in The Old Temple Well as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1961

Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter

Kazuo Mori was 50 in Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1961

Three Young Samurai

Kazuo Mori was 50 in Three Young Samurai as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1961

Lord Tadanao

Kazuo Mori was 49 in Lord Tadanao as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1960

The Blind Menace

Kazuo Mori was 49 in The Blind Menace as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1960

Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous

Kazuo Mori was 49 in Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1960

Mission Accomplished

Kazuo Mori was 49 in Mission Accomplished as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1960

Samurai Vendetta

Kazuo Mori was 48 in Samurai Vendetta as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1959

Jirocho Fuji

Kazuo Mori was 48 in Jirocho Fuji as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1959

Lord Nobunaga's Early Days

Kazuo Mori was 48 in Lord Nobunaga's Early Days as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1959

Peony on the Skin

Kazuo Mori was 47 in Peony on the Skin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1959

The Swishing Sword

Kazuo Mori was 47 in The Swishing Sword as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 1958

The 7th Secret Agent to Edo

Kazuo Mori was 47 in The 7th Secret Agent to Edo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1958

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes

Kazuo Mori was 47 in Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1958

Advance Patrol

Kazuo Mori was 46 in Advance Patrol as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1957

Inazuma Kaidō

Kazuo Mori was 46 in Inazuma Kaidō as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1957

Mangorō Tengu

Kazuo Mori was 46 in Mangorō Tengu as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 06 1957

Yataro’s Travel Hat

Kazuo Mori was 46 in Yataro’s Travel Hat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 1957

Love of the Princess

Kazuo Mori was 46 in Love of the Princess as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 1957

Fighting Fire Fighter

Kazuo Mori was 45 in Fighting Fire Fighter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956

Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin

Kazuo Mori was 45 in Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 1956

刑事部屋

Kazuo Mori was 45 in 刑事部屋 as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1956

Marathon Samurai

Kazuo Mori was 45 in Marathon Samurai as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1956

Farewell Song

Kazuo Mori was 44 in Farewell Song as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1955

Koina no Ginpei

Kazuo Mori was 43 in Koina no Ginpei as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1954

Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke

Kazuo Mori was 42 in Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1953

New Journey of Yaji and Kita

Kazuo Mori was 41 in New Journey of Yaji and Kita as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952

Vendetta of a Samurai

Kazuo Mori was 40 in Vendetta of a Samurai as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1952

Judge of the Ashuras

Kazuo Mori was 40 in Judge of the Ashuras as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1951

Ship of Outlaws

Kazuo Mori was 39 in Ship of Outlaws as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1950

Confessions of a Gynecologist

Kazuo Mori was 39 in Confessions of a Gynecologist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1950

A Bullet Hole Underground

Kazuo Mori was 38 in A Bullet Hole Underground as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1949

Sandai no sakazuki

Kazuo Mori was 31 in Sandai no sakazuki as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1942

Masujiro Omura

Kazuo Mori was 30 in Masujiro Omura as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1942

夫婦太鼓

Kazuo Mori was 30 in 夫婦太鼓 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1941

A Color Print of Edo

Kazuo Mori was 28 in A Color Print of Edo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1939

Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin

Kazuo Mori was 27 in Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Keishi-K

Kazuo Mori was 69+ in Keishi-K as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1980

Yokomizo Seishi Series

Kazuo Mori was 66+ in Yokomizo Seishi Series as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 02 1977

Please Hire Me!

Kazuo Mori was 65+ in Please Hire Me! as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 1976

Priest of Darkness

Kazuo Mori was 64+ in Priest of Darkness as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1975

Zatoichi monogatari

Kazuo Mori was 63+ in Zatoichi monogatari as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1974

Hashū Hankachō

Kazuo Mori was 63+ in Hashū Hankachō as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1974

Mute Samurai

Kazuo Mori was 62+ in Mute Samurai as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 1973

Kogarashi Monjiro

Kazuo Mori was 60+ in Kogarashi Monjiro as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1972