Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto

Nan
1h 2m
1985
7.2 /10 (6)

Overview

Documentary about the eclectic Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording sessions for his 1984 album "Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia".

Country : France, Japan
Languages : English, Français, 日本語
Released Date: 1985-04-09

Top Billed Cast

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Self

Akiko Yano

Self

Yukihiro Takahashi

Self (archive footage)

Haruomi Hosono

Self (archive footage)

David Bowie

Celliers (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Hara (archive footage)

Tom Conti

Lawrence (archive footage)

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