Movie

Pacific Overtures

“Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.”

★ 9.0(1)19762h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Marty Pasetta, Hal Prince
Release date: 1976-09-06
Runtime: 2h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pacific Overtures Co.

About Pacific Overtures

Pacific Overtures is a 1976 movie in the Music genre, directed by Marty Pasetta and Hal Prince, starring Mako, Soon-Tek Oh and Yuki Shimoda. It has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pacific Overtures in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mako

Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble

Soon-Tek Oh

Tamate/Samurai/Storyteller/Swordsman

Yuki Shimoda

Abe, First Councillor

Sab Shimono

Manjiro

Isao Sato

Kayama

Alvin Ing

Shogun's Mother/Observer/Merchant/American Admiral

Ernest Harada

Physician/Madam/British Admiral

James Dybas

Second Councillor/Old Man/French Admiral

Mark Hsu Syers

Samurai/Thief/Soothsayer/Warrior/Russian Admiral/British Sailor

Patrick Kinser-Lau

Shogun's Companion/Dutch Admiral/British Sailor/Girl

Ernest Abuba

Samurai/Adams/Noble

Larry Hama

Williams/Lord of the South

Themes & keywords

filmed theater

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pacific Overtures in Italy?+

Pacific Overtures is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pacific Overtures on Netflix?+

Pacific Overtures is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Pacific Overtures?+

Pacific Overtures has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who stars in Pacific Overtures?+

Pacific Overtures stars Mako, Soon-Tek Oh, Yuki Shimoda, Sab Shimono and Isao Sato.

When did Pacific Overtures come out?+

Pacific Overtures is a 1976 movie directed by Marty Pasetta and Hal Prince.

What genre is Pacific Overtures?+

Pacific Overtures is Music film.

Who directed Pacific Overtures?+

Pacific Overtures was directed by Marty Pasetta and Hal Prince.