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Comedy drama

Jazz Daimyo (1986): Cast

Jazz Daimyo (1986) movie poster

Jazz Daimyo is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Kihachi Okamoto, starring Taiji Tonoyama as Gensai, Hirotaro Honda and Mickey Curtis. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Jazz Daimyo (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Kihachi Okamoto
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Music
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jazz Daimyo About?

The premise of Jazz Daimyo without spoilers.

Shipwrecked African-American slaves arrive in the midst of Bakumatsu-era Japan; they soon carve out a niche in the market with their musical talents.

Jazz Daimyo Themes & Keywords

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  • jazz
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Cast & crew

Jazz Daimyo Cast & Characters

Taiji Tonoyama leads the cast as Gensai, with Hirotaro Honda as Monosuke Suzukawa and Mickey Curtis as Mexican Merchant (Almond). Directed by Kihachi Okamoto; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Kihachi Okamoto

More films directed by Kihachi Okamoto: Vengeance for Sale, East Meets West, Rainbow Kids and At This Late Date, the Charleston.

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Jazz Daimyo Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Dixieland Daimyo” and “Jazu daimyo”.

Also known as
  • Dixieland Daimyo
  • Jazu daimyo
  • Jazz Daimyō
  • Jazz Daimyou
  • ジャズ大名
  • 爵士大名

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Jazz Daimyo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jazz Daimyo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jazz Daimyo?

Jazz Daimyo runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Jazz Daimyo released?

Jazz Daimyo was released on April 19, 1986.

Who directed Jazz Daimyo?

Jazz Daimyo was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

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Who is in the cast of Jazz Daimyo?

Jazz Daimyo stars Taiji Tonoyama as Gensai, Hirotaro Honda as Monosuke Suzukawa and Mickey Curtis as Mexican Merchant (Almond), among 14 credited actors.

Does Jazz Daimyo have a post-credit scene?

No. Jazz Daimyo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Jazz Daimyo in?

The original language of Jazz Daimyo is Japanese.

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