Directing

Torajirō Saitō

Born January 30, 1905 · Yashima, Yurihonjo, Akita, Japan

Died May 1, 1982 · aged 77

No biography available.

Known For

Tokkan ekichôTokkan ekichô · 1945
Tokkan ekichô
7.01945
Movie
Based on the comic by Ichio Matsushita
The Dawning SkyThe Dawning Sky · 1929
The Dawning Sky
6.01929
MovieDramaComedy
A melodrama about an orphan and her mother who are separated and lose contact, but are later reunited.
Sword of PenitenceSword of Penitence · 1927
Sword of Penitence
10.01927
MovieDrama
Two criminal brothers try to go straight but face opposition from one of their criminal cohorts. Considered to be a lost film.
Road to HawaiiRoad to Hawaii · 1954
Road to Hawaii
8.01954
MovieRomance
A 1954 film.
The Imitation LordsThe Imitation Lords · 1959
The Imitation Lords
1959
MovieComedy
Costume comedy
Somersault on the WaySomersault on the Way · 1950
Somersault on the Way
1950
MovieMusicDrama
A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being destroyed in the area, a local kingpin Saheiji shows up at Denbei's demanded he hand over the mask, a request Denbei rejects out of pity for Chomatsu. However, after it is accidentally revealed that the mask contains an important map, Saheiji plots to steal the mask. Chomatsu gets involved after his mother makes a sudden reappearance that sends the boy on a roundabout journey that will reveal the truth about his family.
Great Edo Song FestivalGreat Edo Song Festival · 1953
Great Edo Song Festival
1953
MovieDramaComedy
The feudal lord Kisaragi Yae no Kami (Minami Komyo) searches for a child he had with a low-borne woman, that was sent away from his home 16 years ago while carrying a special seal. At that time, Kanda's detective Zenshichi (Ichikawa Kodayu II) had three daughters, the third of whom, Omiyo (Misora ​​Hibari), was a skilled singer and an expert with the lasso.
Otōsan wa OhitoyoshiOtōsan wa Ohitoyoshi · 1955
Otōsan wa Ohitoyoshi
1955
MovieComedyFamily
A frenzy of goodwill, tears, laughter, and a lot of fun, caused by thirteen children under the guise of a good-natured fruit vendor and his wife.

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