The Ondekoza(1981)
ざ・鬼太鼓座
The Ondekoza Synopsis
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.
The Ondekoza (1981) is a documentary and music film directed by Tai Katō, released on December 3, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Eitetsu Hayashi, Toshio Kawauchi, Yoshiaki Ooi and Yoshikazu Fujimoto. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tai Katō
- Writers:
- Shigeo Nakakura
- Producers:
- Tagayasu Den
- Cinematographer:
- Keiji Maruyama
- Production:
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Den Films, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
The Ondekoza (1981) Trailer
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The Ondekoza Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Eitetsu Hayashi
Eitetsu Hayashi
as Himself
- Toshio Kawauchi
Toshio Kawauchi
as Himself
- Yoshiaki Ooi
Yoshiaki Ooi
as Himself
Yoshikazu Fujimoto
as Himself
- Takumi Takano
Takumi Takano
as Himself
- Mitsuru Mori
Mitsuru Mori
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Tai Katō, written by Shigeo Nakakura, produced by Tagayasu Den.
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The Ondekoza Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Ondekoza – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ondekoza online?
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The Ondekoza (1981) is available to stream on FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ondekoza?
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The main cast of The Ondekoza (1981) includes Eitetsu Hayashi, Toshio Kawauchi, Yoshiaki Ooi, Yoshikazu Fujimoto and Takumi Takano. The film was directed by Tai Katō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ondekoza released?
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The Ondekoza was released on December 3, 1981 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Ondekoza worth watching?
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The Ondekoza (1981) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ondekoza?
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Yes. The official The Ondekoza trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.