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Tomokazu Miura

Tomokazu Miura

4 films · 256 frames · top-billed in 1 · 19782023

Born 28 January 1952 · Enzan, Yamanashi, Japan

Tomokazu Miura is a Japanese actor and singer. He rose to prominence in the 1970s through a series of popular films and television dramas, often co-starring with actress Momoe Yamaguchi, whom he later married.

Miura has built a long and prolific career in Japanese cinema and television, appearing in a wide range of roles from romantic leads to character parts. Over the decades, he has worked with notable directors and appeared in films such as “Always: Sunset on Third Street,” “Outrage,” and “The Twilight Samurai.”

In addition to acting, he also pursued a music career early on, releasing several singles. He remains an established figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, recognized for his versatility and enduring presence on screen.

Awards

On FrameThrower we have: 4 films · 256 frames · top-billed in 1 · 19782023

  • The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette2023
  • Medal with Purple Ribbon2012
  • Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor2008
  • Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay2000
  • Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer1976
  • Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year1974
  • Golden Arrow Award

How their films are shot

Measured across 256 frames from the 4 films we hold. This is the look of the work Tomokazu takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.

Across the 4 films we hold, 48% of their frames are day, 52% natural — the look of the work Tomokazu takes.

Time of day

Day48%
Night39%
Golden hour5%
Interior4%

Lighting

Natural52%
Low key36%
High key10%

Shot size

Wide38%
Medium34%
Fullbody12%
Closeup8%

Camera angle

Eye level84%
Low angle6%
High angle6%

Mood

Neutral76%
Lonely16%
Tense5%

Films in the library

Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.

A reference database for filmmakers

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