Takao Saitō

Cinematographer

As cinematographer, Takao Saitō shot 9 rated films; 5 were hits (80/100+), a .556 batting average.

Batting average
.556
Hits
5 of 9 feature films rated 80/100 or higher
Percentile
top 5% of 425 cinematographers, confidence-adjusted (how it works)
Career
1962–1993

Films, rated out of 100

  1. Madadayo (1993) — 77/100
  2. Rhapsody in August (1991) — 67/100
  3. Dreams (1990) — 73/100
  4. Ran (1985) — 91/100 · hit
  5. Kagemusha (1980) — 90/100 · hit
  6. Dodes'ka-den (1970) — 72/100
  7. Red Beard (1965) — 82/100 · hit
  8. High and Low (1963) — 91/100 · hit
  9. Sanjuro (1962) — 84/100 · hit

Films that qualify under the rating methodology, not a complete filmography.

Best and worst

Highest rated

  1. Ran (1985) — 91/100 · hit
  2. High and Low (1963) — 91/100 · hit
  3. Kagemusha (1980) — 90/100 · hit

Lowest rated

  1. Rhapsody in August (1991) — 67/100
  2. Dodes'ka-den (1970) — 72/100
  3. Dreams (1990) — 73/100

How these numbers work: Methodology