Portrait of Toru Takemitsu

Toru Takemitsu

Bio: Toru Takemitsu was a Japanese composer. He composed several hundred independent works of music, scored more than ninety films and published twenty books
Born: Wed, Oct 08 1930
Birthplace: Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Tue, Feb 20 1996
Toru Takemitsu is 65 years old
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Poster of A Slippage in Five Movements
A Slippage in Five Movements
Toru Takemitsu would have been no older than 65 in A Slippage in Five Movements as 'Compositor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of 100 Years of Japanese Cinema
100 Years of Japanese Cinema
Toru Takemitsu was 64 in 100 Years of Japanese Cinema as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1995
Poster of Spiritual Voices
Spiritual Voices
Toru Takemitsu was 64 in Spiritual Voices as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1995
Poster of Sharaku
Sharaku
Toru Takemitsu was 64 in Sharaku as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Rising Sun
Rising Sun
Toru Takemitsu was 62 in Rising Sun as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1993
Poster of Dream Window: Reflections on the Japanese Garden
Dream Window: Reflections on the Japanese Garden
Toru Takemitsu was 61 in Dream Window: Reflections on the Japanese Garden as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 13 1992
Poster of Basara: The Princess Goh
Basara: The Princess Goh
Toru Takemitsu was 61 in Basara: The Princess Goh as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1992
Poster of The Inland Sea
The Inland Sea
Toru Takemitsu was 61 in The Inland Sea as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1991
Poster of Rikyu
Rikyu
Toru Takemitsu was 58 in Rikyu as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Black Rain
Black Rain
Toru Takemitsu was 58 in Black Rain as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
Toru Takemitsu was 57 in Wuthering Heights as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1988
Poster of Gonza the Spearman
Gonza the Spearman
Toru Takemitsu was 55 in Gonza the Spearman as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of The Empty Table
The Empty Table
Toru Takemitsu was 55 in The Empty Table as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of Ran
Ran
Toru Takemitsu was 54 in Ran as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of Fire Festival
Fire Festival
Toru Takemitsu was 54 in Fire Festival as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1985
Poster of A. K.
A. K.
Toru Takemitsu was 54 in A. K. as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1985
Poster of 2084: Video Clip for the Trade Unions' Reflection and Pleasure
2084: Video Clip for the Trade Unions' Reflection and Pleasure
Toru Takemitsu was 53 in 2084: Video Clip for the Trade Unions' Reflection and Pleasure as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Antonio Gaudí
Antonio Gaudí
Toru Takemitsu was 53 in Antonio Gaudí as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1984
Poster of Lanterns on Blue Waters
Lanterns on Blue Waters
Toru Takemitsu was 53 in Lanterns on Blue Waters as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1983
Poster of Tokyo Trial
Tokyo Trial
Toru Takemitsu was 52 in Tokyo Trial as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1983
Poster of Prophecy
Prophecy
Toru Takemitsu was 51 in Prophecy as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 15 1982
Poster of Rennyo and His Mother
Rennyo and His Mother
Toru Takemitsu was 50 in Rennyo and His Mother as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1981
Poster of The Minamata Mural
The Minamata Mural
Toru Takemitsu was 50 in The Minamata Mural as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1981
Poster of Ki or Breathing
Ki or Breathing
Toru Takemitsu was 49 in Ki or Breathing as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1980
Poster of The Lovers' Exile
The Lovers' Exile
Toru Takemitsu was 49 in The Lovers' Exile as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1980
Poster of An Ocean to Cross
An Ocean to Cross
Toru Takemitsu was 49 in An Ocean to Cross as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1980
Poster of House of Flames
House of Flames
Toru Takemitsu was 49 in House of Flames as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1979
Poster of The Japanese Part 3: Farm Song
The Japanese Part 3: Farm Song
Toru Takemitsu was 48 in The Japanese Part 3: Farm Song as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1978
Poster of Glowing Autumn
Glowing Autumn
Toru Takemitsu was 48 in Glowing Autumn as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1978
Poster of Empire of Passion
Empire of Passion
Toru Takemitsu was 47 in Empire of Passion as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 06 1978
Poster of Ballad of Orin
Ballad of Orin
Toru Takemitsu was 47 in Ballad of Orin as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1977
Poster of Flickering Flames
Flickering Flames
Toru Takemitsu was 46 in Flickering Flames as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1977
Poster of Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees
Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees
Toru Takemitsu was 44 in Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1975
Poster of Himiko
Himiko
Toru Takemitsu was 43 in Himiko as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1974
Poster of The Fossil
The Fossil
Toru Takemitsu was 43 in The Fossil as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
Toru Takemitsu was 42 in The Petrified Forest as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of Time Within Memory
Time Within Memory
Toru Takemitsu was 42 in Time Within Memory as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1973
Poster of Dear Summer Sister
Dear Summer Sister
Toru Takemitsu was 41 in Dear Summer Sister as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1972
Poster of Summer Soldiers
Summer Soldiers
Toru Takemitsu was 41 in Summer Soldiers as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1972
Poster of Silence
Silence
Toru Takemitsu was 41 in Silence as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1971
Poster of Inn of Evil
Inn of Evil
Toru Takemitsu was 40 in Inn of Evil as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1971
Poster of The Ceremony
The Ceremony
Toru Takemitsu was 40 in The Ceremony as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1971
Poster of The Earth is Born Again
The Earth is Born Again
Toru Takemitsu was 40 in The Earth is Born Again as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1971
Poster of Dodes'ka-den
Dodes'ka-den
Toru Takemitsu was 40 in Dodes'ka-den as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1970
Poster of The Man Who Left His Will on Film
The Man Who Left His Will on Film
Toru Takemitsu was 39 in The Man Who Left His Will on Film as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1970
Poster of Bullet Wound
Bullet Wound
Toru Takemitsu was 38 in Bullet Wound as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1969
Poster of Double Suicide
Double Suicide
Toru Takemitsu was 38 in Double Suicide as 'Writer, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1969
Poster of Kyoto
Kyoto
Toru Takemitsu was 38 in Kyoto as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Hymn to a Tired Man
Hymn to a Tired Man
Toru Takemitsu was 37 in Hymn to a Tired Man as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1968
Poster of The Man Without a Map
The Man Without a Map
Toru Takemitsu was 37 in The Man Without a Map as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1968
Poster of Nanami: The Inferno of First Love
Nanami: The Inferno of First Love
Toru Takemitsu was 37 in Nanami: The Inferno of First Love as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1968
Poster of Two Hearts in the Rain
Two Hearts in the Rain
Toru Takemitsu was 37 in Two Hearts in the Rain as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1968
Poster of Two in the Shadow
Two in the Shadow
Toru Takemitsu was 37 in Two in the Shadow as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1967
Poster of Samurai Rebellion
Samurai Rebellion
Toru Takemitsu was 36 in Samurai Rebellion as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1967
Poster of Clouds at Sunset
Clouds at Sunset
Toru Takemitsu was 36 in Clouds at Sunset as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Once a Rainy Day
Once a Rainy Day
Toru Takemitsu was 35 in Once a Rainy Day as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of The Face of Another
The Face of Another
Toru Takemitsu was 35 in The Face of Another as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1966
Poster of Captive's Island
Captive's Island
Toru Takemitsu was 35 in Captive's Island as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1966
Poster of The Kii River
The Kii River
Toru Takemitsu was 35 in The Kii River as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1966
Poster of The Koumiko Mystery
The Koumiko Mystery
Toru Takemitsu was 35 in The Koumiko Mystery as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1965
Poster of Beast Alley
Beast Alley
Toru Takemitsu was 34 in Beast Alley as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1965
Poster of Illusion of Blood
Illusion of Blood
Toru Takemitsu was 34 in Illusion of Blood as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 1965
Poster of Samurai Spy
Samurai Spy
Toru Takemitsu was 34 in Samurai Spy as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1965
Poster of The Song of the Bwana Toshi
The Song of the Bwana Toshi
Toru Takemitsu was 34 in The Song of the Bwana Toshi as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 05 1965
Poster of Jose Torres II
Jose Torres II
Toru Takemitsu was 34 in Jose Torres II as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1965
Poster of With Beauty and Sorrow
With Beauty and Sorrow
Toru Takemitsu was 34 in With Beauty and Sorrow as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1965
Poster of Kwaidan
Kwaidan
Toru Takemitsu was 34 in Kwaidan as 'Original Music Composer, Sound Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1965
Poster of Car Thieves
Car Thieves
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Car Thieves as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1964
Poster of The Call of Flesh
The Call of Flesh
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in The Call of Flesh as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1964
Poster of Ako
Ako
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Ako as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 31 1964
Poster of Assassination
Assassination
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Assassination as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1964
Poster of Escape from Japan
Escape from Japan
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Escape from Japan as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1964
Poster of Our Happiness Alone
Our Happiness Alone
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Our Happiness Alone as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1964
Poster of Children Hand in Hand
Children Hand in Hand
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Children Hand in Hand as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1964
Poster of Pale Flower
Pale Flower
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Pale Flower as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1964
Poster of Woman in the Dunes
Woman in the Dunes
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Woman in the Dunes as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1964
Poster of Alone Across the Pacific
Alone Across the Pacific
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in Alone Across the Pacific as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1963
Poster of She and He
She and He
Toru Takemitsu was 33 in She and He as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1963
Poster of Twin Sisters of Kyoto
Twin Sisters of Kyoto
Toru Takemitsu was 32 in Twin Sisters of Kyoto as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1963
Poster of The Body
The Body
Toru Takemitsu was 32 in The Body as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1962
Poster of A Flame at the Pier
A Flame at the Pier
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in A Flame at the Pier as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1962
Poster of Harakiri
Harakiri
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in Harakiri as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Human Zoo
Human Zoo
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in Human Zoo as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of Pitfall
Pitfall
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in Pitfall as 'Original Music Composer, Sound Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1962
Poster of Love at Twenty
Love at Twenty
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in Love at Twenty as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1962
Poster of The Inheritance
The Inheritance
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in The Inheritance as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1962
Poster of A Full Life
A Full Life
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in A Full Life as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of Atami Blues
Atami Blues
Toru Takemitsu was 31 in Atami Blues as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Bad Boys
Bad Boys
Toru Takemitsu was 30 in Bad Boys as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1961
Poster of Women of Tokyo
Women of Tokyo
Toru Takemitsu was 30 in Women of Tokyo as 'Sound'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1961
Poster of Youth in Fury
Youth in Fury
Toru Takemitsu was 29 in Youth in Fury as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 30 1960
Poster of Jose Torres
Jose Torres
Toru Takemitsu was 28 in Jose Torres as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1959
Poster of When It Rains, It Pours
When It Rains, It Pours
Toru Takemitsu was 26 in When It Rains, It Pours as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1957
Poster of Crazed Fruit
Crazed Fruit
Toru Takemitsu was 25 in Crazed Fruit as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1956
Poster of Silver Wheel
Silver Wheel
Toru Takemitsu was 24 in Silver Wheel as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955

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 An Early Autumn
An Early Autumn
Toru Takemitsu was 57+ in An Early Autumn as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 1987
Poster of Yumechiyo Nikki
Yumechiyo Nikki
Toru Takemitsu was 50+ in Yumechiyo Nikki as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1981
Poster of The 47 Ronins of Ako
The 47 Ronins of Ako
Toru Takemitsu was 48+ in The 47 Ronins of Ako as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1979