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
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of The Dog Bridegroom
The Dog Bridegroom
Masaki Tamura was 78 in The Dog Bridegroom as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 2009
Poster of Tokyo Rendezvous
Tokyo Rendezvous
Masaki Tamura was 69 in Tokyo Rendezvous as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Shadow of Sand
Shadow of Sand
Masaki Tamura was 69 in Shadow of Sand as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 2008
Poster of Sad Vacation
Sad Vacation
Masaki Tamura was 68 in Sad Vacation as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of AA
AA
Masaki Tamura was 67 in AA as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 2006
Poster of Crickets
Crickets
Masaki Tamura was 67 in Crickets as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of Tampen
Tampen
Masaki Tamura was 62 in Tampen as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2001
Poster of Red Persimmons
Red Persimmons
Masaki Tamura was 62 in Red Persimmons as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of Desert Moon
Desert Moon
Masaki Tamura was 62 in Desert Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Self and Others
Self and Others
Masaki Tamura was 62 in Self and Others as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2001
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Masaki Tamura was 61 in Eureka as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 2000
Poster of Shady Grove
Shady Grove
Masaki Tamura was 60 in Shady Grove as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1999
Poster of Paradise Sea
Paradise Sea
Masaki Tamura was 59 in Paradise Sea as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1998
Poster of Serpent's Path
Serpent's Path
Masaki Tamura was 59 in Serpent's Path as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1998
Poster of Suzaku
Suzaku
Masaki Tamura was 58 in Suzaku as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of 2/Duo
2/Duo
Masaki Tamura was 58 in 2/Duo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1997
Poster of Helpless
Helpless
Masaki Tamura was 57 in Helpless as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1995
Poster of Wandering Peddlers
Wandering Peddlers
Masaki Tamura was 56 in Wandering Peddlers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1990
Poster of Festival of Dreams
Festival of Dreams
Masaki Tamura was 50 in Festival of Dreams as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1989
Poster of Untamagiru
Untamagiru
Masaki Tamura was 50 in Untamagiru as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of Evil Dead Trap
Evil Dead Trap
Masaki Tamura was 49 in Evil Dead Trap as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1987
Poster of Atami Murder Case
Atami Murder Case
Masaki Tamura was 47 in Atami Murder Case as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1986
Poster of Tampopo
Tampopo
Masaki Tamura was 46 in Tampopo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of Fire Festival
Fire Festival
Masaki Tamura was 46 in Fire Festival as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1985
Poster of The Crazy Family
The Crazy Family
Masaki Tamura was 45 in The Crazy Family as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1984
Poster of P. P. Rider
P. P. Rider
Masaki Tamura was 44 in P. P. Rider as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1982
Poster of The Unspoiled Diamond
The Unspoiled Diamond
Masaki Tamura was 43 in The Unspoiled Diamond as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1977
Poster of Nemuremitsu
Nemuremitsu
Masaki Tamura was 37 in Nemuremitsu as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1974
Poster of Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood
Masaki Tamura was 34 in Lady Snowblood as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of A Japanese Demon
A Japanese Demon
Masaki Tamura was 34 in A Japanese Demon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1973
Poster of Sanrizuka: Heta Village
Sanrizuka: Heta Village
Masaki Tamura was 34 in Sanrizuka: Heta Village as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1970
Poster of Winter in Sanrizuka
Winter in Sanrizuka
Masaki Tamura was 31 in Winter in Sanrizuka as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1968

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2009