Tokyo Pop (1988)
Tokyo Pop is a 1988 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai and Taiji Tonoyama.
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.
Quick answers
What is Tokyo Pop about?
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.
When was Tokyo Pop released?
Tokyo Pop was released on 15 April 1988.
How long is Tokyo Pop?
Tokyo Pop runs 1h 40m.
Who made Tokyo Pop?
Tokyo Pop was directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui.
Where can I watch Tokyo Pop?
Tokyo Pop is available on Kino Film Collection, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Tokyo Pop
Stream: Kino Film Collection
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Carrie Hamilton as Wendy Reed
- Diamond Yukai as Hiro Yamaguchi
- Taiji Tonoyama as Grandfather
- Tetsuro Tamba as Mr. Dota
- Masumi Harukawa as Mother
- Toki Shiozawa as Mama
- Hiroshi Mikami as Club Manager
- Michael Cerveris as Mike
- Gina Belafonte as Molly
- Rikiya Yasuoka as Akira
- Hiroshi Kobayashi as Kaz
- Hiroshi Sugita as Taro