Buichi Saitō
Known for
Directing
Born
January 27, 1925
Birthplace
Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Died
January 1, 2011 (aged 85)
Biography
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.
Best known work
Late Spring
1949
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
1972
Lone Wolf and Cub
1973
The Rambling Guitarist
1959
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
1972
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences
1972
Tokyo Mighty Guy
1960
Return of the Vagabond
1960
Wicked Priest 5: Breaking the Commandments
1971
Gazing at Love and Death
1964Filmography
2008
1990
Sea of WanderingDirector
1989
Kiheitai 2Director
1989
KiheitaiDirector
1987
1987
1986
1985
The 47 Ronin (Part 2): No ReturnDirector
1985
1981
1981
ToshishunDirector
1979
０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－Director
1978
Horror of the Giant VortexDirector
1978
A Young Female InstructorDirector
1976
Kawachi Rascal Is Spurred OnDirector
1976
A Kawachi Rascal's SongDirector
1975
1973
1973
Love Lost in TearsDirector
1973
1972
1972
1972
1971
Evil Boss vs. HenchmenDirector
1971