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Still from Tony Takitani — Tony Takitani (2004) — Jun IchikawaPhotographed by Taishi Hirokawa

Poster for Tony Takitani

Tony Takitani

トニー滝谷

Japanese / 2004 / 1h 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.67/5·8.9K ratings·2.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A reclusive illustrator falls in love with a young woman who addictively shops for clothing.

Included in
Scores by Ryuichi Sakamoto
Position 8
Included in
Additions: July 2020
Position 72

Credits

Crew

DirectorJun Ichikawa

WriterJun Ichikawa

CinematographerTaishi Hirokawa

Composer

Ryuichi Sakamoto

EditorChise Sanjo

Cast

Issey Ogataas Tony Takitani / Shozaburo Takitani

Rie Miyazawaas Konuma Eiko / Hisako

Hidetoshi Nishijimaas Narrator

Miho Fujimaas Hisako's Sister

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Takafumi Shinoharaas Young Tony Takitani

Double Feature

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Both directed by Jun Ichikawa

Tony Takitani (2004) | Criteria