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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes3
DirectorMakoto Satō, Saito Shin
WritersMakoto Satō
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda
About A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda
Starring Yellow Magic Orchestra and David Brooks Palmer, YMO Propaganda is 1984 Musical film directed by Shin Saito. Originally premiered theatrically throughout Japan in 1984 and is considered by some to be the best visual work from 'Y.M.O.'
Directed by Makoto Satō, Saito Shin, A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda leans on a strong ensemble — Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, Ryuichi Sakamoto — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1984.
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