Portrait of Masaki Tamura

Masaki Tamura

Bio: Masaki Tamura (たむら まさき, Tamura Masaki, 26 January 1939 – 23 May 2018) was a Japanese cinematographer. Born in Aomori Prefecture, Tamura early on worked at Iwanami Productions (Iwanami Eiga), where
Born: Thu, Jan 26 1939
Birthplace: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

Death: Wed, May 23 2018
Masaki Tamura is 79 years old
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Poster of The Dog Bridegroom
The Dog Bridegroom
Masaki Tamura was
78 in The Dog Bridegroom
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, May 13 2017
Poster of Drive-In Gamo
Drive-In Gamo
Masaki Tamura was
75 in Drive-In Gamo
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 02 2014
Poster of The Wife of Gegege
The Wife of Gegege
Masaki Tamura was
71 in The Wife of Gegege
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of I’m a Cat Stalker
I’m a Cat Stalker
Masaki Tamura was
70 in I’m a Cat Stalker
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 04 2009
Poster of Tokyo Rendezvous
Tokyo Rendezvous
Masaki Tamura was
69 in Tokyo Rendezvous
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Shadow of Sand
Shadow of Sand
Masaki Tamura was
69 in Shadow of Sand
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 02 2008
Poster of Sad Vacation
Sad Vacation
Masaki Tamura was
68 in Sad Vacation
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of AA
AA
Masaki Tamura was
67 in AA
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Dec 12 2006
Poster of Crickets
Crickets
Masaki Tamura was
67 in Crickets
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 23 2006
Poster of My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
Masaki Tamura was
66 in My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 18 2005
Poster of The Lakeside Murder Case
The Lakeside Murder Case
Masaki Tamura was
64 in The Lakeside Murder Case
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 22 2004
Poster of A Forest with No Name
A Forest with No Name
Masaki Tamura was
64 in A Forest with No Name
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 19 2003
Poster of A Boy's Summer in 1945
A Boy's Summer in 1945
Masaki Tamura was
63 in A Boy's Summer in 1945
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of Tampen
Tampen
Masaki Tamura was
62 in Tampen
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 01 2001
Poster of Red Persimmons
Red Persimmons
Masaki Tamura was
62 in Red Persimmons
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 25 2001
Poster of To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out
To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out
Masaki Tamura was
62 in To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of Desert Moon
Desert Moon
Masaki Tamura was
62 in Desert Moon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Self and Others
Self and Others
Masaki Tamura was
62 in Self and Others
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 28 2001
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Masaki Tamura was
61 in Eureka
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 18 2000
Poster of Shady Grove
Shady Grove
Masaki Tamura was
60 in Shady Grove
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 03 1999
Poster of Paradise Sea
Paradise Sea
Masaki Tamura was
59 in Paradise Sea
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 19 1998
Poster of Eyes of the Spider
Eyes of the Spider
Masaki Tamura was
59 in Eyes of the Spider
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 11 1998
Poster of Serpent's Path
Serpent's Path
Masaki Tamura was
59 in Serpent's Path
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 21 1998
Poster of Suzaku
Suzaku
Masaki Tamura was
58 in Suzaku
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of 2/Duo
2/Duo
Masaki Tamura was
58 in 2/Duo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 10 1997
Poster of Helpless
Helpless
Masaki Tamura was
57 in Helpless
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 27 1996
Poster of How Old Is the River?
How Old Is the River?
Masaki Tamura was
56 in How Old Is the River?
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 11 1995
Poster of Wandering Peddlers
Wandering Peddlers
Masaki Tamura was
56 in Wandering Peddlers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 28 1995
Poster of The Legend of Zipang
The Legend of Zipang
Masaki Tamura was
51 in The Legend of Zipang
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 27 1990
Poster of Festival of Dreams
Festival of Dreams
Masaki Tamura was
50 in Festival of Dreams
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 24 1989
Poster of Untama giru
Untama giru
Masaki Tamura was
50 in Untama giru
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of Evil Dead Trap
Evil Dead Trap
Masaki Tamura was
49 in Evil Dead Trap
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 14 1988
Poster of Magino Village: A Tale
Magino Village: A Tale
Masaki Tamura was
48 in Magino Village: A Tale
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 01 1987
Poster of Atami Murder Case
Atami Murder Case
Masaki Tamura was
47 in Atami Murder Case
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 07 1986
Poster of Tampopo
Tampopo
Masaki Tamura was
46 in Tampopo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of Fire Festival
Fire Festival
Masaki Tamura was
46 in Fire Festival
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 25 1985
Poster of The Crazy Family
The Crazy Family
Masaki Tamura was
45 in The Crazy Family
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jun 24 1984
Poster of P. P. Rider
P. P. Rider
Masaki Tamura was
44 in P. P. Rider
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 11 1983
Poster of Furuyashiki: A Japanese Village
Furuyashiki: A Japanese Village
Masaki Tamura was
43 in Furuyashiki: A Japanese Village
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 01 1982
Poster of The Unspoiled Diamond
The Unspoiled Diamond
Masaki Tamura was
43 in The Unspoiled Diamond
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 15 1982
Poster of Farewell to the Land
Farewell to the Land
Masaki Tamura was
43 in Farewell to the Land
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 09 1982
Poster of The Magino Village Story: Pass
The Magino Village Story: Pass
Masaki Tamura was
39 in The Magino Village Story: Pass
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 18 1978
Poster of Kitamura Tokoku: My Winter Song
Kitamura Tokoku: My Winter Song
Masaki Tamura was
38 in Kitamura Tokoku: My Winter Song
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 17 1977
Poster of Sanrizuka: The Sky of May
Sanrizuka: The Sky of May
Masaki Tamura was
38 in Sanrizuka: The Sky of May
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 28 1977
Poster of Nemuremitsu
Nemuremitsu
Masaki Tamura was
37 in Nemuremitsu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of The Assassination of Ryoma
The Assassination of Ryoma
Masaki Tamura was
35 in The Assassination of Ryoma
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 02 1974
Poster of Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood
Masaki Tamura was
34 in Lady Snowblood
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of A Japanese Demon
A Japanese Demon
Masaki Tamura was
34 in A Japanese Demon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 29 1973
Poster of Sanrizuka: Heta Village
Sanrizuka: Heta Village
Masaki Tamura was
34 in Sanrizuka: Heta Village
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 29 1973
Poster of Sanrizuka: The Building of Iwayama Tower
Sanrizuka: The Building of Iwayama Tower
Masaki Tamura was
33 in Sanrizuka: The Building of Iwayama Tower
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Oct 29 1972
Poster of Sanrizuka: Peasants of the Second Fortress
Sanrizuka: Peasants of the Second Fortress
Masaki Tamura was
32 in Sanrizuka: Peasants of the Second Fortress
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, May 23 1971
Poster of Sanrizuka: The Three Day War
Sanrizuka: The Three Day War
Masaki Tamura was
31 in Sanrizuka: The Three Day War
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 18 1970
Poster of Winter In Sanrizuka
Winter In Sanrizuka
Masaki Tamura was
31 in Winter In Sanrizuka
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 18 1970
Poster of The Battle Front for the Liberation of Japan – Summer in Sanrizuka
The Battle Front for the Liberation of Japan – Summer in Sanrizuka
Masaki Tamura was
29 in The Battle Front for the Liberation of Japan – Summer in Sanrizuka
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 12 1968

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ordinary Miracles
Ordinary Miracles
Masaki Tamura was
69+ in Ordinary Miracles
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2009