| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (100 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai |
| Event |
Originally produced by Kino Lorber in 1988. |
| Summary |
Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy (Carrie Hamilton) is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here,” she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer. Quickly finding herself broke and a fish out of water, she moves into a youth hostel for gaijin (foreigners) and takes up work as a hostess at a karaoke bar. Just when she’s at her breaking point, she meets Hiro (Diamond Yukai), a rock ‘n’ roller whose band is looking for their big break. They form a romantic and musical connection and Hiro convinces Wendy to become their lead singer. An underseen gem of ‘80s American independent cinema by Fran Rubel Kuzui, TOKYO POP takes us on a breezy tour through bubble era Tokyo, replete with knowing nods to the city’s vibrant pop culture. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Comedy.
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Motion pictures.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Rubel Kuzui, Fran, film director.
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Hamilton, Carrie, actor.
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Yukai, Diamond, actor.
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Kino Lorber (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
14547333 Kanopy |
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