Tokyo-Ga
Synopsis
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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TokyoGa - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 24, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Wim Wenders
- Original Score
- Laurent Petitgand
- Original Title
- Tokyo-Ga
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Japanese, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Chris Sievernich Filmproduktion, Grey City, WDR, Wim Wenders Productions, Wim Wenders Stiftung, Road Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders
Laurent Petitgand
Edward Lachman
Jon Neuburger, Solveig Dommartin, Wim Wenders
Chris Sievernich, Wim Wenders
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Wenders
Director
Chris Sievernich
Producer
Laurent Petitgand
Original Music Composer
Jon Neuburger
Editor
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Solveig Dommartin
Editor
Wim Wenders
Editor
Wim Wenders
Writer
Wim Wenders
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo-Ga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tokyo-Ga about?
German director Wim Wenders tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu and finds a very different city.
Who directed Tokyo-Ga?
Tokyo-Ga was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in Tokyo-Ga?
The principal cast of Tokyo-Ga includes Chishū Ryū, Yûharu Atsuta, Werner Herzog, Chris Marker.
When was Tokyo-Ga released and how long is it?
Tokyo-Ga was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Tokyo-Ga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo-Ga was composed by Laurent Petitgand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tokyo-Ga?
Tokyo-Ga holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).