
Pacific Overtures (1976-09-06)
Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
Overview
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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Status: Released
Release Date: 1976-09-06
Runtime: 2h 20m
Director: Marty Pasetta, Hal Prince
Writer: Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Hugh Wheeler