Kazuo Mori

Reżyseria, Aktor

15 stycznia 1911 — 29 czerwca 1989 (78 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
    Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman4 seasons
  • The Silent Samurai - Kiichi Hogan's Revenge
    The Silent Samurai - Kiichi Hogan's Revenge1 season

Known For

  • The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
    The Tale of Zatoichi Continues1962
  • Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
    Zatoichi and the Doomed Man1965
  • Zatoichi at Large
    Zatoichi at Large1972
  • Wrath of Daimajin
    Wrath of Daimajin1966
  • Pojedynek w Zaułku Kluczników
    Pojedynek w Zaułku Kluczników1952
  • Satan's Sword 3: The Final Chapter
    Satan's Sword 3: The Final Chapter1961
  • A Certain Killer
    A Certain Killer1967
  • A Killer's Key
    A Killer's Key1967
  • Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
    Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman4 seasons
  • Jirocho at Mount Fuji
    Jirocho at Mount Fuji1959
  • Nakano Army School: Assignment Cloud
    Nakano Army School: Assignment Cloud1966
  • The Oiwa Phantom
    The Oiwa Phantom1969
  • Hoodlum Soldier's Escape
    Hoodlum Soldier's Escape1966
  • A New Bad Reputation Story
    A New Bad Reputation Story1962