Pacific Overtures
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Pacific Overtures
- Genres: Music
- Release Date: 1976-09-06
- Runtime: 140 minutes
- Rating: 9/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Pacific Overtures Co.
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.2218
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Overtures?▼
Pacific Overtures is a Music movie directed by . It was released on 1976-09-06.
Who are the main actors in Pacific Overtures?▼
The main cast includes Mako, Soon-Tek Oh, Yuki Shimoda, Sab Shimono, Isao Sato, .
Where can I watch Pacific Overtures online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Pacific Overtures is available.
Is Pacific Overtures based on a true story?▼
Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
What is the IMDb rating of Pacific Overtures?▼
Pacific Overtures has an IMDb rating of 9/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Pacific Overtures?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Pacific Overtures?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Pacific Overtures Co.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Pacific Overtures filmed?▼
Pacific Overtures was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Pacific Overtures?▼
The total runtime of Pacific Overtures is 140 minutes.
Is Pacific Overtures suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Pacific Overtures?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Pacific Overtures.
Does Pacific Overtures have a post-credit scene?▼
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