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Tōru Murakawa

Director

Tōru Murakawa

Directing: 1978 — present · 3 films
Born: 22 March 1937 · age 89
From: Yamagata, Japan

Tōru Murakawa is a Japanese film director. He is most famous for his collaborations with the actor Yūsaku Matsuda in both film and television.

Career Signature

How Tōru Murakawa’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.

grainy 70s grit

emotionally restrained

urban alienation

kinetic urgency

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Philippe Labro

Philippe Labro2 films

Duccio Tessari

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Yves Boisset

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