Kazuo Mori

Kazuo Mori

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.

Directing

1980

Keishi-K
Tv

Director

1973

1965

1962

Keshin
Movie

Director

1960

1959

1950

1941

Acting

Infos

Full Name
Kazuo Mori
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
1/15/1911
Date of Death
6/29/1989