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The Ondekoza

ざ・鬼太鼓座

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1981-12-03
1h 47m
JA
Released
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation

About

A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.

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About The Ondekoza

A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi. Running 107 minutes.

The Ondekoza Cast and Characters

The cast features Eitetsu Hayashi (as Himself), Toshio Kawauchi (as Himself), Yoshiaki Ooi (as Himself), Yoshikazu Fujimoto (as Himself), and Takumi Takano (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason The Ondekoza has built such a passionate audience.

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How long is The Ondekoza?

The Ondekoza runs for 107 minutes (about 1.8 hours).

Is The Ondekoza good? What's the rating?

The Ondekoza holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Ondekoza?

The main cast includes Eitetsu Hayashi, Toshio Kawauchi, Yoshiaki Ooi, and Yoshikazu Fujimoto, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Ondekoza available in Japanese?

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When was The Ondekoza released?

The Ondekoza was released in 1981.

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Where can I watch The Ondekoza for free?

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What is The Ondekoza about?

The Ondekoza is a Documentary/Music film. A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.

When was The Ondekoza released?

The Ondekoza was released on December 3, 1981. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. The film was produced by Asahi Broadcasting Corporation.

Who stars in The Ondekoza?

The Ondekoza stars Eitetsu Hayashi, Toshio Kawauchi, Yoshiaki Ooi and Yoshikazu Fujimoto. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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