Pacific Overtures
"Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West."
Originally released in 1976. Pacific Overtures is a music film. directed by Marty Pasetta. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mako, Soon-Tek Oh, and Yuki Shimoda
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Mako
as Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble
Soon-Tek Oh
as Tamate/Samurai/Storyteller/Swordsman
Yuki Shimoda
as Abe, First Councillor
Sab Shimono
as Manjiro
Isao Sato
as Kayama
Alvin Ing
as Shogun's Mother/Observer/Merchant/American Admiral
Ernest Harada
as Physician/Madam/British Admiral
James Dybas
as Second Councillor/Old Man/French Admiral
Mark Hsu Syers
as Samurai/Thief/Soothsayer/Warrior/Russian Admiral/British Sailor
Patrick Kinser-Lau
as Shogun's Companion/Dutch Admiral/British Sailor/Girl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pacific Overtures Co.
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 A...
Who directed Pacific Overtures?
Pacific Overtures was directed by Marty Pasetta.
How long is Pacific Overtures?
Pacific Overtures has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Pacific Overtures released?
Pacific Overtures was released on September 6, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pacific Overtures?
The main cast of Pacific Overtures includes Mako, Soon-Tek Oh, Yuki Shimoda, Sab Shimono, Isao Sato.