Pacific Overtures

1976

2h 20m

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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.

Writers

Hugh Wheeler(musical by)
Stephen Sondheim(musical by)
John Weidman(musical by)
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Mako
Reciter
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Soon-Tek Oh
Tamate
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Yuki Shimoda
Abe, First Councillor
Isao Sato
Kayama
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Alvin Ing
Shogun's Mother
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Ernest Harada
Physician
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James Dybas
Second Councillor
Mark Hsu Syers
Samurai
Patrick Kinser-Lau
Shogun's Companion
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Ernest Abuba
Samurai
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Larry Hama
Williams
Jae Woo Lee
Fisherman
Freddy Mao
Third Councillor
Tom Matsusaka
Imperial Priest
Conrad Yama
Grandmother

Writers

Hugh Wheeler(musical by)
Stephen Sondheim(musical by)
John Weidman(musical by)

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Release date

September 6, 1976 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Pacific Overtures Co.

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