09 April 1985 Factual, Music 62 mins
Documentary about the eclectic Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording sessions for his 1984 album "Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia".
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Ryuichi Sakamoto as Self
Akiko Yano as Self
Yukihiro Takahashi as Self (archive footage)
Haruomi Hosono as Self (archive footage)
David Bowie as Celliers (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano as Hara (archive footage)
Tom Conti as Lawrence (archive footage)
Jean-Roger Sahunet Executive Producer
Fujino Yasumaro Electrician
Elizabeth Lennard Director
Chiaki Shimada Makeup Artist
Jean-Claude Brisson Sound Mixer
Makiko Suzuki Editor
Monique Villechenoux Associate Producer
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Tokyo Melody Trailer
France 09 May 1985
Hong Kong 14 August 2025
Japan 16 January 2026
Korea 15 April 2026
Portugal 10 September 1987
Taiwan 13 June 2025
United States 09 April 1985
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