Tokyo Pop
"An American success story that's far from ordinary. And far from home."
Originally released in 1988. Tokyo Pop is a comedy/romance film. directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui.
Starring Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai, and Taiji Tonoyama
Synopsis
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (14 votes)
Box Office
$37.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $37,834
Production Companies
- Kuzui Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo Pop about?
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to T...
Who directed Tokyo Pop?
Tokyo Pop was directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui.
How long is Tokyo Pop?
Tokyo Pop has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Tokyo Pop released?
Tokyo Pop was released on April 15, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo Pop?
The main cast of Tokyo Pop includes Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai, Taiji Tonoyama, Tetsuro Tamba, Masumi Harukawa.