Movie

The Show Must Go On

“They're a terrible bunch.”

19942h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Koki Mitani
Release date: 1994-05-26
Runtime: 2h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: NHK

About The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On is a 1994 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Koki Mitani, starring Masahiko Nishimura, Toshihito Ito and Rieko Takahashi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Show Must Go On in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Recorded on 15th April 1994 at Kinokuniya Hall, Tokyo. This play is what brought media fame to Koki Mitani back in 1991, performed by his theatre group Tokyo Sunshine Boys. It was adapted into a television special in 1992 and then in 1994 (the run the released DVD recording captures) they did another run. It was broadcast on NHK-BS2 on 26th May 1994, identical to the TV release but with differences in music. It is Mitani's typical farcical comedy where the characters follow only one rule: 'No matter what happens. Once that curtain rises. It must not be lowered until we finish our performance.' Koki Mitani said of the play 'They are outrageous people, but deep down, there is a firm principle running through their veins: "Once the curtain rises, no matter what happens, there is an ironclad rule." For stage performers, the phrase "the show must go on" essentially means you can't take the show off.'

Cast

Masahiko Nishimura

Shindo (Stage Manager)

Toshihito Ito

Kido (Assistant Stage Manager)

Rieko Takahashi

Noe Banba (Assistant Stage Manager)

Yoshimasa Kondo

Koichiro Ose (Owner of the Lodge)

Kazuyuki Aijima

Junichi Kuribayashi (Author)

Kenji Anan

Heiji Yashiro (actor)

Isao Nonaka

Azusa Kuno (actress)

Takashi Kobayashi

Takio Sadojima (Father of Governer)

Masahiro Komoto

Tatsuo Nakajima (Yakuza Lookalike)

Naoto Hori

Shichiemon Kuroki (Master Prop Maker)

Saito Kiyoko

Asako Shindo (Shindo's Wife)

Masato Obara

Johnny (Assistant)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Show Must Go On in Denmark?+

The Show Must Go On is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Show Must Go On on Netflix?+

The Show Must Go On is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is The Show Must Go On?+

The Show Must Go On has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Who stars in The Show Must Go On?+

The Show Must Go On stars Masahiko Nishimura, Toshihito Ito, Rieko Takahashi, Yoshimasa Kondo and Kazuyuki Aijima.

When did The Show Must Go On come out?+

The Show Must Go On is a 1994 movie directed by Koki Mitani.

What genre is The Show Must Go On?+

The Show Must Go On is Comedy film.

Who directed The Show Must Go On?+

The Show Must Go On was directed by Koki Mitani.