Buichi Saitō
Known for
Buichi Saitō is a Japanese director with a filmography assembled from projects rather than from roles. Most of this work was done in rooms the audience never sees. 'Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril' sits at the front of the credit list. The first job came at 31.
Buichi Saitō
74 Directed
6 Series
Buichi Saitō is a Japanese director with a filmography assembled from projects rather than from roles. Most of this work was done in rooms the audience never sees. 'Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril' sits at the front of the credit list. The first job came at 31.
Movies
Director
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
1972
Director
Ai to shi no katami
1962
Director
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
1972
Director
Gazing at Love and Death
1964
Director
Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments
1971
Director
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences
1972
Director
Return of the Vagabond
1960
Director
The Rambling Guitarist
1959
Director
Tokyo Mighty Guy
1960
Full Filmography
Sea of Wandering
Director
1990
Film
Kiheitai 2
Director
1989
Film
Kiheitai
Director
1989
Film
Tabaruzaka
Director · 2 episodes
1987–
TV
Wind Whistle in Field, Demon Sword: Matsudaira Tadateru cutting the world
Director
1987
Film
Byakkotai
Director · 2 episodes
1986–
TV
The 47 Ronin (Part 2): No Return
Director
1985
Film
The 47 Ronin (Part 1): Indignation
Director
1985
Film
０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－
Director
1979
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buichi Saitō still alive?
Buichi Saitō passed away on January 1, 2011 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Buichi Saitō?
Buichi Saitō is best known for directing Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril, The Rambling Guitarist, Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty.
How many movies has Buichi Saitō directed?
Over a 55-year career (since 1956), Buichi Saitō has directed or written 74 films and worked on 6 TV shows.
What was Buichi Saitō's first movie?
The career of Buichi Saitō began with Nuesan no oyomeiri (1956).
What is Buichi Saitō's most recent movie or series?
Buichi Saitō's most recent release is Sea of Wandering, which premiered on November 3, 1990.
What TV shows has Buichi Saitō created or directed?
On television, Buichi Saitō has appeared in Lone Wolf and Cub, Byakkotai, Yama no Kanata ni, Mute Samurai.
Buichi Saitō
1925-01-27 · 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 Gazing at Love and Death. Saitō often worked with Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido and Sayuri Yoshinaga.