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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of The Bored Samurai
The Bored Samurai
Kazuo Mori was 72 in The Bored Samurai as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Messengers to Satsuma
Messengers to Satsuma
Kazuo Mori was 71 in Messengers to Satsuma as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1981
Poster of Zatoichi at Large
Zatoichi at Large
Kazuo Mori was 61 in Zatoichi at Large as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Wakaki hi no kōdōkan
Wakaki hi no kōdōkan
Kazuo Mori was 60 in Wakaki hi no kōdōkan as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1970
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Kazuo Mori was 59 in Easy Money as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1970
Poster of Mission: Iron Castle
Mission: Iron Castle
Kazuo Mori was 59 in Mission: Iron Castle as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1969
Poster of Kanto Woman Infamy
Kanto Woman Infamy
Kazuo Mori was 58 in Kanto Woman Infamy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1969
Poster of Kanto Onna Gokudo
Kanto Onna Gokudo
Kazuo Mori was 58 in Kanto Onna Gokudo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Young Boss, Fugitive
Young Boss, Fugitive
Kazuo Mori was 56 in Young Boss, Fugitive as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1967
Poster of A Certain Killer
A Certain Killer
Kazuo Mori was 56 in A Certain Killer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1967
Poster of Wrath of Daimajin
Wrath of Daimajin
Kazuo Mori was 55 in Wrath of Daimajin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1966
Poster of Assignment Cloud
Assignment Cloud
Kazuo Mori was 55 in Assignment Cloud as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1965
Poster of Rampaging Dog
Rampaging Dog
Kazuo Mori was 54 in Rampaging Dog as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1965
Poster of The Gambling Samurai
The Gambling Samurai
Kazuo Mori was 53 in The Gambling Samurai as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1962
Poster of Keshin
Keshin
Kazuo Mori was 50 in Keshin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of The Radiant Prince
The Radiant Prince
Kazuo Mori was 50 in The Radiant Prince as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1961
Poster of Song of Sado
Song of Sado
Kazuo Mori was 50 in Song of Sado as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1961
Poster of Three Young Samurai
Three Young Samurai
Kazuo Mori was 50 in Three Young Samurai as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1961
Poster of Lord Tadanao
Lord Tadanao
Kazuo Mori was 49 in Lord Tadanao as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1960
Poster of The Blind Menace
The Blind Menace
Kazuo Mori was 49 in The Blind Menace as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1960
Poster of Mission Accomplished
Mission Accomplished
Kazuo Mori was 49 in Mission Accomplished as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of Samurai Vendetta
Samurai Vendetta
Kazuo Mori was 48 in Samurai Vendetta as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1959
Poster of Jirocho Fuji
Jirocho Fuji
Kazuo Mori was 48 in Jirocho Fuji as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of The Swishing Sword
The Swishing Sword
Kazuo Mori was 47 in The Swishing Sword as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1958
Poster of Advance Patrol
Advance Patrol
Kazuo Mori was 46 in Advance Patrol as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of Inazuma Kaidō
Inazuma Kaidō
Kazuo Mori was 46 in Inazuma Kaidō as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Mangorō Tengu
Mangorō Tengu
Kazuo Mori was 46 in Mangorō Tengu as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 1957
Poster of Fighting Fire Fighter
Fighting Fire Fighter
Kazuo Mori was 45 in Fighting Fire Fighter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 1956
Poster of Marathon Samurai
Marathon Samurai
Kazuo Mori was 45 in Marathon Samurai as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1956
Poster of Farewell Song
Farewell Song
Kazuo Mori was 44 in Farewell Song as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1955
Poster of Koina no Ginpei
Koina no Ginpei
Kazuo Mori was 43 in Koina no Ginpei as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1951
Poster of Ship of Outlaws
Ship of Outlaws
Kazuo Mori was 39 in Ship of Outlaws as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1949
Poster of Sandai no sakazuki
Sandai no sakazuki
Kazuo Mori was 31 in Sandai no sakazuki as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1942
Poster of Masujiro Omura
Masujiro Omura
Kazuo Mori was 30 in Masujiro Omura as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1980
Poster of Yokomizo Seishi Series
Yokomizo Seishi Series
Kazuo Mori was 66+ in Yokomizo Seishi Series as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1975
Poster of Zatoichi monogatari
Zatoichi monogatari
Kazuo Mori was 63+ in Zatoichi monogatari as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1974
Poster of Hashū Hankachō
Hashū Hankachō
Kazuo Mori was 63+ in Hashū Hankachō as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1974
Poster of Mute Samurai
Mute Samurai
Kazuo Mori was 62+ in Mute Samurai as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 1973
Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro
Kogarashi Monjiro
Kazuo Mori was 60+ in Kogarashi Monjiro as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1972