Kazuo Mori
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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.
Known for
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Coming Up of Kodokan (1953)
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962)
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Zenigata heiji torimono hikae: Kiniro no ōkami (1953)
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I Am Being Targeted (1950)
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Wrath of Daimajin (1966)
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Three Young Samurai (1961)
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Zatoichi at Large (1972)
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The Killer's Killer (1970)
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Duel at Omagatsuji (1951)
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Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter (1961)
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Zenigata heiji torimono hikae: Karakuri yashiki (1953)
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Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy (1965)
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Samurai Vendetta (1959)
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965)
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A Certain Killer (1967)
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Zenigata Heiji (1951)
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Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection (1963)
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A Killer's Key (1967)
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Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back (1966)
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The Curse of the Ghost (1969)
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Guren bosatsu (1949)
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Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery (1964)
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Keshin (1962)
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The Saga of Tanegashima (1968)
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Love of the Princess (1957)
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Vendetta of a Samurai (1952)
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Ōsaka chōnin (1942)
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The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo (1982)
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Advance Patrol (1957)
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Wakaki hi no kōdōkan (1971)
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The Tattoo Murder Case (1953)
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The Notorious Man's Return (1962)
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Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous (1960)
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The Radiant Prince (1961)
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The Blind Menace (1960)
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Third Generation's Loyalty Offering (1962)
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Assignment Cloud (1966)
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The Man Disappears Yesterday (1964)
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Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty (1968)
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The Front Line Showdown (1966)
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Jirocho Fuji (1959)
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My Name Is Mistress (1949)
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A Bullet Hole Underground (1949)
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Zenigata heiji torimono hikae: Jigoku no mon (1952)
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Tsuki no shussen (1950)
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Yari-odori gojūsantsugi (1946)
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Black Cloud Road (1948)
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Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold (1983)
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Case Files of Zenigata Heiji: The Human-Skin Spider (1956)
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Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri (1982)
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The King and His Vassal (1981)
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刑事部屋 (1956)
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Coward at Ganryu Island (1952)
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Tree of Life (1947)
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Young Boss, Fugitive (1967)
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Mission: Iron Castle (1970)
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Judge of the Ashuras (1951)
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Farewell Song (1955)
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Easy Money (1970)
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Oshidori gasa (1948)
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Yataro’s Travel Hat (1957)
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Kanto Woman Infamy (1969)
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出獄四十八時間 (1969)
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Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor (1963)
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Lord Nobunaga's Early Days (1959)
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Rampaging Dog (1965)
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ほんだら捕物帖 (1966)
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman (1969)
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The Bored Samurai (1983)
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Minami no bara (1950)
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Female Police Officer (1947)
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駿河遊侠伝 度胸がらす (1965)
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The Gambling Samurai (1964)
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Hana aru dotō (1951)
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Peony on the Skin (1959)
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Yôki na tono-sama (1962)
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夫婦太鼓 (1941)
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The Swishing Sword (1958)
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Mission Accomplished (1960)
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Bad Reputation: The Big Drum (1964)
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170 Leagues to Edo (1962)
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Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes (1958)
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Spy on the Masked Car (1967)
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Messengers to Satsuma (1982)
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Sandai no sakazuki (1942)
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Lord Tadanao (1960)
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A Color Print of Edo (1939)
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New Journey of Yaji and Kita (1952)
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Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise (1963)
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Mangorō Tengu (1957)
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ほんだら剣法 (1965)
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Nerawareta onna (1948)
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The Old Temple Well (1961)
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Fighting Fire Fighter (1956)
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Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke (1953)
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The Confusing Journey of Jirocho (1963)
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Marathon Samurai (1956)
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The 7th Secret Agent to Edo (1958)
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Koina no Ginpei (1954)
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Inazuma Kaidō (1957)
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Confessions of a Gynecologist (1950)
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Tebukuro o nugasu otoko (1946)
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Tôjûrô no koi (1955)
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Secret Report From A House Of Women (1968)
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Monster Cat Akabe Daimyojin (1938)
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Masujiro Omura (1942)
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Song of Sado (1961)
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Kanto Onna Gokudo (1969)
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Ryūkoden (1947)
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Ship of Outlaws (1950)
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Wildcat Lady or Mountain Cat Woman (1948)
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Yoidore nitōryū (1954)
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