Biography
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
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1983
The Bored Samurai
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1983
Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
Messengers to Satsuma
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
The King and His Vassal
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1981
Keishi-K
Role: Director
TV • 1980
Yokomizo Seishi Series
Role: Director
TV • 1977
Please Hire Me!
Role: Director
TV • 1976
Priest of Darkness
Role: Director
TV • 1975
Zatoichi Monogatari
Role: Director
TV • 1974
Hashū Hankachō
Role: Director
TV • 1974
Mute Samurai
Role: Director
TV • 1973
Zatoichi at Large
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972
Kogarashi Monjiro
Role: Director
TV • 1972
Wakaki hi no kōdōkan
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1971
The Killer's Killer
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1970
Easy Money
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1970
Mission: Iron Castle
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1970
Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1969