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.
Release Date
September 6, 1976
Status
Released
Original Title
Pacific Overtures
Runtime
2h 20min
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English