Portrait of Kazuo Mori

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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Poster of Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold
Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold
Kazuo Mori was
72 in Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of The Bored Samurai
The Bored Samurai
Kazuo Mori was
72 in The Bored Samurai
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Messengers to Satsuma
Messengers to Satsuma
Kazuo Mori was
71 in Messengers to Satsuma
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 26 1982
Poster of The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo
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'.
Mon, Aug 30 1982
Poster of The King and His Vassal
The King and His Vassal
Kazuo Mori was
70 in The King and His Vassal
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 30 1981
Poster of Zatoichi at Large
Zatoichi at Large
Kazuo Mori was
61 in Zatoichi at Large
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of 若き日の講道館
若き日の講道館
Kazuo Mori was
60 in 若き日の講道館
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 02 1971
Poster of The Killer's Killer
The Killer's Killer
Kazuo Mori was
59 in The Killer's Killer
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 05 1970
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Kazuo Mori was
59 in Easy Money
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 18 1970
Poster of Mission: Iron Castle
Mission: Iron Castle
Kazuo Mori was
59 in Mission: Iron Castle
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 07 1970
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman
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'.
Sat, Oct 04 1969
Poster of The Curse of the Ghost
The Curse of the Ghost
Kazuo Mori was
58 in The Curse of the Ghost
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 28 1969
Poster of Kanto Woman Infamy
Kanto Woman Infamy
Kazuo Mori was
58 in Kanto Woman Infamy
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 01 1969
Poster of Kanto Onna Gokudo
Kanto Onna Gokudo
Kazuo Mori was
58 in Kanto Onna Gokudo
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 22 1969
Poster of Secret Report From A House Of Women
Secret Report From A House Of Women
Kazuo Mori was
57 in Secret Report From A House Of Women
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 13 1968
Poster of The Saga of Tanegashima
The Saga of Tanegashima
Kazuo Mori was
57 in The Saga of Tanegashima
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 18 1968
Poster of Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty
Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty
Kazuo Mori was
56 in Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 13 1968
Poster of A Killer's Key
A Killer's Key
Kazuo Mori was
56 in A Killer's Key
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Young Boss, Fugitive
Young Boss, Fugitive
Kazuo Mori was
56 in Young Boss, Fugitive
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 12 1967
Poster of A Certain Killer
A Certain Killer
Kazuo Mori was
56 in A Certain Killer
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 29 1967
Poster of Spy on the Masked Car
Spy on the Masked Car
Kazuo Mori was
56 in Spy on the Masked Car
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 28 1967
Poster of Wrath of Daimajin
Wrath of Daimajin
Kazuo Mori was
55 in Wrath of Daimajin
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 10 1966
Poster of Assignment Cloud
Assignment Cloud
Kazuo Mori was
55 in Assignment Cloud
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Front Line Showdown
The Front Line Showdown
Kazuo Mori was
55 in The Front Line Showdown
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 13 1966
Poster of Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back
Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back
Kazuo Mori was
55 in Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 12 1966
Poster of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Kazuo Mori was
54 in Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy
Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy
Kazuo Mori was
54 in Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 12 1965
Poster of Rampaging Dog
Rampaging Dog
Kazuo Mori was
54 in Rampaging Dog
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 06 1965
Poster of The Gambling Samurai
The Gambling Samurai
Kazuo Mori was
53 in The Gambling Samurai
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 14 1964
Poster of Bad Reputation: The Big Drum
Bad Reputation: The Big Drum
Kazuo Mori was
53 in Bad Reputation: The Big Drum
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 08 1964
Poster of 駿河遊侠傳 賭場荒し
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'.
Sat, Jun 06 1964
Poster of The Man Disappears Yesterday
The Man Disappears Yesterday
Kazuo Mori was
53 in The Man Disappears Yesterday
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 18 1964
Poster of Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
Kazuo Mori was
52 in Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 28 1963
Poster of Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor
Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor
Kazuo Mori was
52 in Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 07 1963
Poster of The Confusing Journey of Jirocho
The Confusing Journey of Jirocho
Kazuo Mori was
52 in The Confusing Journey of Jirocho
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 30 1963
Poster of Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
Kazuo Mori was
52 in Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 28 1963
Poster of Yôki na tono-sama
Yôki na tono-sama
Kazuo Mori was
51 in Yôki na tono-sama
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 15 1962
Poster of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Kazuo Mori was
51 in The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of 170 Leagues to Edo
170 Leagues to Edo
Kazuo Mori was
51 in 170 Leagues to Edo
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 29 1962
Poster of The Notorious Man's Return
The Notorious Man's Return
Kazuo Mori was
51 in The Notorious Man's Return
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 03 1962
Poster of Third Generation's Loyalty Offering
Third Generation's Loyalty Offering
Kazuo Mori was
51 in Third Generation's Loyalty Offering
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 04 1962
Poster of Keshin
Keshin
Kazuo Mori was
50 in Keshin
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of The Radiant Prince
The Radiant Prince
Kazuo Mori was
50 in The Radiant Prince
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 14 1961
Poster of Song of Sado
Song of Sado
Kazuo Mori was
50 in Song of Sado
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 19 1961
Poster of The Old Temple Well
The Old Temple Well
Kazuo Mori was
50 in The Old Temple Well
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 05 1961
Poster of Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter
Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter
Kazuo Mori was
50 in Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 17 1961
Poster of Three Young Samurai
Three Young Samurai
Kazuo Mori was
50 in Three Young Samurai
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 22 1961
Poster of Lord Tadanao
Lord Tadanao
Kazuo Mori was
49 in Lord Tadanao
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 22 1960
Poster of The Blind Menace
The Blind Menace
Kazuo Mori was
49 in The Blind Menace
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 01 1960
Poster of Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
Kazuo Mori was
49 in Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 01 1960
Poster of Mission Accomplished
Mission Accomplished
Kazuo Mori was
49 in Mission Accomplished
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of Samurai Vendetta
Samurai Vendetta
Kazuo Mori was
48 in Samurai Vendetta
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 22 1959
Poster of Jirocho Fuji
Jirocho Fuji
Kazuo Mori was
48 in Jirocho Fuji
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 03 1959
Poster of Lord Nobunaga's Early Days
Lord Nobunaga's Early Days
Kazuo Mori was
48 in Lord Nobunaga's Early Days
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 17 1959
Poster of Peony on the Skin
Peony on the Skin
Kazuo Mori was
47 in Peony on the Skin
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of The Swishing Sword
The Swishing Sword
Kazuo Mori was
47 in The Swishing Sword
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 03 1958
Poster of The 7th Secret Agent to Edo
The 7th Secret Agent to Edo
Kazuo Mori was
47 in The 7th Secret Agent to Edo
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 10 1958
Poster of Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Kazuo Mori was
47 in Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 11 1958
Poster of Advance Patrol
Advance Patrol
Kazuo Mori was
46 in Advance Patrol
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of Inazuma Kaidō
Inazuma Kaidō
Kazuo Mori was
46 in Inazuma Kaidō
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Mangorō Tengu
Mangorō Tengu
Kazuo Mori was
46 in Mangorō Tengu
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 06 1957
Poster of Yataro’s Travel Hat
Yataro’s Travel Hat
Kazuo Mori was
46 in Yataro’s Travel Hat
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 02 1957
Poster of Love of the Princess
Love of the Princess
Kazuo Mori was
46 in Love of the Princess
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 19 1957
Poster of Fighting Fire Fighter
Fighting Fire Fighter
Kazuo Mori was
45 in Fighting Fire Fighter
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
Kazuo Mori was
45 in Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 14 1956
Poster of Marathon Samurai
Marathon Samurai
Kazuo Mori was
45 in Marathon Samurai
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 05 1956
Poster of Farewell Song
Farewell Song
Kazuo Mori was
44 in Farewell Song
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 15 1955
Poster of Koina no Ginpei
Koina no Ginpei
Kazuo Mori was
43 in Koina no Ginpei
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 15 1954
Poster of Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke
Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke
Kazuo Mori was
42 in Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 19 1953
Poster of New Journey of Yaji and Kita
New Journey of Yaji and Kita
Kazuo Mori was
41 in New Journey of Yaji and Kita
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of Vendetta of a Samurai
Vendetta of a Samurai
Kazuo Mori was
40 in Vendetta of a Samurai
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 03 1952
Poster of Judge of the Ashuras
Judge of the Ashuras
Kazuo Mori was
40 in Judge of the Ashuras
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 15 1951
Poster of Ship of Outlaws
Ship of Outlaws
Kazuo Mori was
39 in Ship of Outlaws
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 18 1950
Poster of Confessions of a Gynecologist
Confessions of a Gynecologist
Kazuo Mori was
39 in Confessions of a Gynecologist
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 27 1950
Poster of A Bullet Hole Underground
A Bullet Hole Underground
Kazuo Mori was
38 in A Bullet Hole Underground
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 02 1949
Poster of Sandai no sakazuki
Sandai no sakazuki
Kazuo Mori was
31 in Sandai no sakazuki
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 11 1942
Poster of Masujiro Omura
Masujiro Omura
Kazuo Mori was
30 in Masujiro Omura
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 14 1942
Poster of 夫婦太鼓
夫婦太鼓
Kazuo Mori was
30 in 夫婦太鼓
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 10 1941
Poster of A Color Print of Edo
A Color Print of Edo
Kazuo Mori was
28 in A Color Print of Edo
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 10 1939
Poster of Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin
Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin
Kazuo Mori was
27 in Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 31 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Keishi-K
Keishi-K
Kazuo Mori was
69+ in Keishi-K
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1980
Poster of 古谷一行の横溝正史シリーズ
古谷一行の横溝正史シリーズ
Kazuo Mori was
66+ in 古谷一行の横溝正史シリーズ
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 02 1977
Poster of Please Hire Me!
Please Hire Me!
Kazuo Mori was
65+ in Please Hire Me!
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of Priest of Darkness
Priest of Darkness
Kazuo Mori was
64+ in Priest of Darkness
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1975
Poster of Zatoichi monogatari
Zatoichi monogatari
Kazuo Mori was
63+ in Zatoichi monogatari
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1974
Poster of Hashū Hankachō
Hashū Hankachō
Kazuo Mori was
63+ in Hashū Hankachō
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1974
Poster of Mute Samurai
Mute Samurai
Kazuo Mori was
62+ in Mute Samurai
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 1973
Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro
Kogarashi Monjiro
Kazuo Mori was
60+ in Kogarashi Monjiro
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1972