Ryuichi Sakamoto

Born: 1952-01-17

Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一, Sakamoto Ryūichi, January 17, 1952 - March 28, 2023) was a Japanese composer, record producer, and actor who had pursued a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). With his bandmates Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, Sakamoto influenced and pioneered a number of electronic music genres.


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The Last Emperor

as Amakasu
Released: 1987-10-04

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief...

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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

as Yonoi
Released: 1983-05-28

Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese...

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New Rose Hotel

as Hosaka Executive
Released: 1999-03-19

A corporate raider and his henchman use a chanteuse to lure a scientific genius away from his...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

as Self
Released: 2023-12-27

“Ars longa, vita brevis” – art is long, life is short. This is one of Japanese music icon...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

as Self
Released: 2017-11-04

Oscar winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto weaves man-made and natural sounds together in his...

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Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

as Self
Released: 2009-06-18

Everyone in Japan knows his work, yet few recognize his face. Chris Mosdell, British expatriate,...

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SUGA: Road to D-DAY

as Self
Released: 2023-06-16

SUGA of the world-renowned group, BTS, works on a new album. He embarks on a journey to find his...

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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-03-24

The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century,...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: async at the Park Avenue Armory

as Self
Released: 2018-02-21

A live performance film capturing an intimate concert by composer, pianist and music producer...

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Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99

as Director (segment "Rain")
Released: 1999-11-02

A collection of Madonna's favorite videos from 1993-1999. Contains the 14 videos: Bad Girl,...

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Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto

as Self
Released: 1985-04-09

Documentary about the eclectic Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording sessions...

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Femme Fatale: Dream Within a Dream

as Self
Released: 2003-03-25

A documentary about Brian de Palma's "Femme Fatale."

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YMO – Live At Budokan 1980

as self
Released: 1993-09-21

Yellow Magic Orchestra perform at Nippon Budokan on December 27, Tokyo 1980

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TV-YMO

as Self
Released: 1993-12-21

A compilation of 1980s television appearances by Yellow Magic Orchestra.

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Adelic Penguins

as uncredited
Released: 1986-04-20

Originally commissioned by the Sony Corporation of Japan and performed live on the JumboTRON, a...

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YMO: Winter Live '81

as Self
Released: 1983-04-21

Yellow Magic Orchestra concert recorded in late December 1981 at the Shinjuku Koma Theater.

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Complete Hurrah

as Self
Released: 1999-09-22

Yellow Magic Orchestra perform live at Hurrah in New York on November 1, 1979

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YMO JAPAN TOUR at Nippon Budokan

as Self - Keyboards
Released: 1983-12-22

Yellow Magic Orchestra playing songs from the album Service in the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan...

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The Oshima Gang

as Self
Released: 1983-12-31

Documentary about the making of Nagisa Oshima's 1983 film MERRY CHRISTMAS MR. LAWRENCE.

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TV WAR

as Self
Released: 1986-01-22

Performed live on September 15th, 1985 on the SONY JumboTRON at Tsukuba Expo, Tukuba, Japan

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Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Insen Live

as Self
Released: 2006-10-01

Label: Raster-Noton Catalog#: R-N 76 Format: DVD, NTSC Country: Germany Released: Oct 2006...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Trio World Tour 1996 - Complete Version

as uncredited
Released: 2000-10-18

A concert, called Ryuichi Sakamoto Trio World Tour, was organized in 1996. The setlist of this...

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No Smoking

as Self
Released: 2019-11-01

A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer...

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A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda

as Self
Released: 1984-05-12

Starring Yellow Magic Orchestra and David Brooks Palmer, YMO Propaganda is 1984 Musical film...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano 2022

as Himself
Released: 2022-12-11

On December 11, 2022, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s solo piano performance will be streamed in the form of...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days

as uncredited
Released: 2024-04-07

Ryuichi Sakamoto shocked the world with his techno music as a member of YMO and continued to...

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A Human Tube

as uncredited
Released: 1985-01-01

Analog video art by Paul Garrin with Ryuichi Sakamoto

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700 Days with Ryuichi Sakamoto

as Self
Released: 2015-11-28

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Yellow Magic Orchestra - YMONHK

as Self
Released: 2012-07-12

A live performed on August 5, 2011 at NHK 101 Studio in Shibuya, Tokyo. Yellow Magic Orchestra,...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Playing the Piano for the Isolated

as uncredited
Released: 2020-04-02

100 minutes of healing music from Ryuichi Sakamoto and shamisen prodigy Hidejiro Honjoh.

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Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era

as Self
Released: 2024-05-31

This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto + Alva Noto: The Glass House

as Self
Released: 2016-11-11

Music live performance of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto at the Glass House.

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All Star Video

as Self
Released: 1985-01-21

A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by...

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Marisa Monte: Mais

as Ryuichi Sakamoto
Released: 1991-10-27

The documentary follows the genesis of Marisa Monte's album Mais in New York City and the...

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Ryuichi Sakamoto - Ars longa, vita brevis

as Self (archive footage)
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A Music Special episode broadcasted by NHK. This documentary looks back at the great...

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Yellow Magic Orchestra - Winter Live 1981

as Self
Released: 1981-12-22

A domestic live tour in 1981 when YMO released two masterpiece albums, "BGM" and "Technodelic"....

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YMO – Hi-Tech Video Crime

as Self
Released: 1992-01-01

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SAKAMOTO PLAYS SAKAMOTO

as uncredited
Released: 1988-06-26

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Thirteen Talks

as uncredited
First aired: 2016-05-17

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Today's Close-Up

as uncredited
First aired: 1993-04-05

A current affairs television programme produced by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK provides...

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NHK Special

as Self
First aired: 1989-04-02

An NHK flagship program, centered around a diverse range of documentaries, delves into the...

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The Oscars

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Jounetsu Tairiku

as uncredited
First aired: 1998-04-05

Sunday night TV documentary program that heightens the spirits bringing a positive message to...

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NHK MUSIC SPECIAL

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-07-07

NHK MUSIC SPECIAL is a special program that features Japan's leading artists approximately once...

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