Kazuo Mori
Directing
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.
Filmography
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Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold
1983
The Bored Samurai
1983
Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri
1982
Messengers to Satsuma
1982
The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo
1982
The King and His Vassal
1981
Keishi-K
1980
Yokomizo Seishi Series
1977
Please Hire Me!
1976
Priest of Darkness
1975
Zatoichi Monogatari
1974
Hashū Hankachō
1974
Mute Samurai
1973
Zatoichi at Large
1972
Kogarashi Monjiro
1972
Wakaki hi no kōdōkan
1971
The Killer's Killer
1970
Easy Money
1970
Mission: Iron Castle
1970
Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman
1969
The Curse of the Ghost
1969
Kanto Woman Infamy
1969
Kanto Onna Gokudo
1969
出獄四十八時間
1969
Secret Report From A House Of Women
1968
The Saga of Tanegashima
1968
Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty
1968
A Killer's Key
1967
Young Boss, Fugitive
1967
A Certain Killer
1967
Spy on the Masked Car
1967
Wrath of Daimajin
1966
Assignment Cloud
1966
The Front Line Showdown
1966
ほんだら捕物帖
1966
Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back
1966
ほんだら剣法
1965
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
1965
Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy
1965
Rampaging Dog
1965
駿河遊侠伝 度胸がらす
1965
The Gambling Samurai
1964
Bad Reputation: The Big Drum
1964
Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery
1964
The Man Disappears Yesterday
1964
Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection
1963
Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor
1963
The Confusing Journey of Jirocho
1963
Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
1963
Yôki na tono-sama
1962
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962
170 Leagues to Edo
1962
The Notorious Man's Return
1962
Third Generation's Loyalty Offering
1962
Keshin
1962
A Wife Confesses
1961
The Radiant Prince
1961
Song of Sado
1961
The Old Temple Well
1961
Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter
1961
Three Young Samurai
1961
Lord Tadanao
1960
Her Brother
1960
The Blind Menace
1960
Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
1960
Mission Accomplished
1960
Samurai Vendetta
1959
Jirocho Fuji
1959
Lord Nobunaga's Early Days
1959
Peony on the Skin
1959
The Swishing Sword
1958
The 7th Secret Agent to Edo
1958
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
1958
Advance Patrol
1957
Inazuma Kaidō
1957
Mangorō Tengu
1957
Yataro’s Travel Hat
1957
Love of the Princess
1957
Fighting Fire Fighter
Fighting Fire Fighter
1956
Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin
1956