Pacific Overtures (1976)
Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro, a fisherman. The lives of both men are radically changed by the coming of American ships to Japan.
Director: Marty Pasetta, Hal Prince
Genre: Music
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: September 6, 1976
Cast
- Mako - Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble
- Soon-Tek Oh - Tamate/Samurai/Storyteller/Swordsman
- Yuki Shimoda - Abe, First Councillor
- Sab Shimono - Manjiro
- Isao Sato - Kayama
- Alvin Ing - Shogun's Mother/Observer/Merchant/American Admiral
- Ernest Harada - Physician/Madam/British Admiral
- James Dybas - Second Councillor/Old Man/French Admiral
- Mark Hsu Syers - Samurai/Thief/Soothsayer/Warrior/Russian Admiral/British Sailor
- Patrick Kinser-Lau - Shogun's Companion/Dutch Admiral/British Sailor/Girl
Screenplay
- Hugh Wheeler (Musical)
- Stephen Sondheim (Musical)
- John Weidman (Musical)
- Stephen Sondheim (Lyricist)
- Stephen Sondheim
Music: Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Sondheim
Production: Pacific Overtures Co.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
filmed theater
More Films by Director: Marty Pasetta, Hal Prince
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pacific Overtures about?
- In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro, a fisherman. The lives of both men are radically changed by the coming of American ships to Japan.
- Who directed Pacific Overtures?
- Pacific Overtures was directed by Marty Pasetta, Hal Prince.
- Who stars in Pacific Overtures?
- Pacific Overtures stars Mako, Soon-Tek Oh, Yuki Shimoda, Sab Shimono, Isao Sato, Alvin Ing.
- How long is Pacific Overtures?
- Pacific Overtures has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Pacific Overtures?
- Pacific Overtures is a Music film.
- Where was Pacific Overtures produced?
- Pacific Overtures was produced in United States of America.