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Pacific Overtures
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Pacific Overtures

1976 · 140 min Music
9.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Pacific Overtures is an exceptional film rated 9.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1976. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Mako

Mako

Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble

Soon-Tek Oh

Soon-Tek Oh

Tamate/Samurai/Storyteller/Swordsman

Yuki Shimoda

Yuki Shimoda

Abe, First Councillor

Sab Shimono

Sab Shimono

Manjiro

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Isao Sato

Kayama

Alvin Ing

Alvin Ing

Shogun's Mother/Observer/Merchant/American Admiral

Ernest Harada

Ernest Harada

Physician/Madam/British Admiral

James Dybas

James Dybas

Second Councillor/Old Man/French Admiral

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Mark Hsu Syers

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

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Patrick Kinser-Lau

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

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