Buichi Saitō

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Buichi Saitō

Directing January 27, 1925

Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Buichi Saitō was a Japanese film director from Saitama Prefecture. His representative works included Wataridori series starring Akira Kobayashi, Farewell to Southern Tosa and Gazi…

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Late Spring

Late Spring

8.0 1949 Movie
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

7.3 1972 Movie
Lone Wolf and Cub

Lone Wolf and Cub

8.1 1973 TV Show
Mute Samurai

Mute Samurai

1973 TV Show
Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter

1975 TV Show
Byakkotai

Byakkotai

1986 TV Show
Wicked Priest 5: Breaking the Commandments

Wicked Priest 5: Breaking the Commandments

5.0 1971 Movie
The Rambling Guitarist

The Rambling Guitarist

6.9 1959 Movie
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

7.9 1972 Movie
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

6.5 1972 Movie
Gazing at Love and Death

Gazing at Love and Death

7.0 1964 Movie
Tokyo Mighty Guy

Tokyo Mighty Guy

6.8 1960 Movie

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Buichi Saitō was a Japanese film director from Saitama Prefecture. His representative works included Wataridori series starring Akira Kobayashi, Farewell to Southern Tosa and Gazing at Love and Death. Saitō often worked with Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido and Sayuri Yoshinaga.

Filmography

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  1. 2008
    Archive: Lone Wolf and Cub

    Movie

  2. 1990
    Sea of ​​Wandering

    Movie Director

  3. 1989
    Kiheitai 2

    Movie Director

  4. 1989
    Kiheitai

    Movie Director

  5. 1987
    Tabaruzaka

    TV show Director

  6. 1987
    Wind Whistle in Field, Demon Sword: Matsudaira Tadateru cutting the world

    Movie Director

  7. 1986
    Byakkotai

    TV show Director

  8. 1985
    The 47 Ronin (Part 2): No Return

    Movie Director

  9. 1985
    The 47 Ronin (Part 1): Indignation

    Movie Director

  10. 1981
    Bijin Koroshi Series

    TV show Director

  11. 1981
    Toshishun

    Movie Director

  12. 1979
    ０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－

    Movie Director

  13. 1978
    Horror of the Giant Vortex

    Movie Director

  14. 1978
    A Young Female Instructor

    Movie Director

  15. 1976
    Kawachi Rascal Is Spurred On

    Movie Director

  16. 1976
    A Kawachi Rascal's Song

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1975
    Bounty Hunter

    TV show Director

  2. 1973
    Mute Samurai

    TV show Director

  3. 1973
    Love Lost in Tears

    Movie Director

  4. 1973
    Lone Wolf and Cub

    TV show Director

  5. 1972
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

    Movie Director

  6. 1972
    Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

    Movie Director

  7. 1972
    Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty

    Movie Director

  8. 1971
    Evil Boss vs. Henchmen

    Movie Director

  9. 1971
    The Kanto Brothers' Code of Honor

    Movie Director

  10. 1971
    Wicked Priest 5: Breaking the Commandments

    Movie Director

  11. 1970
    The Kingpin of Fair Ladies

    Movie Director

  12. 1970
    King of the Night Life

    Movie Director

  13. 1969
    Red Sword Sheath: Code Of Honour: Recieving Orders

    Movie Director

  14. 1969
    Vermillion Sword: Scabbard Code Sword Amidst the Swirling Cherry Blossoms

    Movie Director

  15. 1969
    Ruthless Gambler

    Movie Director

  16. 1969
    The Elder Sister

    Movie Director

  17. 1968
    Diamonds of the Andes

    Movie Director

  18. 1968
    The Sweet Interns

    Movie Director

  19. 1967
    My Sweetheart

    Movie Director

  20. 1967
    The Spiders: The Reckless Operation

    Movie Director

  21. 1967
    When You Were Young

    Movie Director

  22. 1967
    Highway of Love

    Movie Director

  23. 1967
    Immortal Guy

    Movie Director

  24. 1966
    Shin yūkyōden

    Movie Director