CinemaOSMovie · 1964 · 0h 31m

The Frozen Moment

Sessue Hayakawa takes viewers on a formal tour of Japan's highly stylized cultural pursuits.

Documentary

Created for the "Esso World Theater" series of films in 1964, it features excerpts from "Bugaku," "Gagaku," "Noh, " and "Kabuki" scenes performed by the well-known dancers, musicians and actors and actresses.

Directed byRobin Hardy

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 31m
Language
EN
Released
March 9, 1964
Studios
International Motion Picture CompanyEsso World TheaterNewmark International Inc

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
Sessue Hayakawa

Sessue Hayakawa

Self

Yoshiko Nogawa

Self

Mizuniwa Susumu

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Robin Hardy
Robin Hardy
Produced by
Bert Lawrence

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