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Tokyo-Ga

1985-04-24 · 92 min · ★ 7.1

Documentary

German director Wim Wenders tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu and finds a very different city.

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Directors
Wim Wenders
Production companies
Chris Sievernich Filmproduktion, Grey City, WDR, Wim Wenders Productions, Wim Wenders Stiftung, Road Movies
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chishū RyūChishū RyūSelf
Yûharu AtsutaSelf
Werner HerzogWerner HerzogSelf
Chris MarkerChris MarkerSelf (uncredited)

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