Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire(2004)
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Synopsis
Japan blossomed into its Renaissance at approximately the same time as Europe. Unlike the West, it flourished not through conquest and exploration, but by fierce and defiant isolation. And the man at the heart of this empire was Tokugawa Ieyasu, a warlord who ruled with absolute control. This period is explored through myriad voices-- the Shogun, the Samurai, the Geisha, the poet, the peasant and the Westerner who glimpsed into this secret world.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004) is a documentary and history film directed by Deborah Ann DeSnoo, released on May 26, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 45m. It stars Michael Auslin, Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey, Richard Chamberlain and Michael Cooper. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Deborah Ann DeSnoo
- Writers:
- Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb, Joan Meyerson
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chin
- Status:
- Released
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Auslin
Michael Auslin
as Himself - Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey
Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey
as Herself - Otsuma Women's University
Richard Chamberlain
as Narrator
- Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper
as Himself - Former Editor, 'Monumenta Nipponica'
- Luke S. Roberts
Luke S. Roberts
as Himself - UC Santa Barbera
Key crew
Directed by Deborah Ann DeSnoo, written by Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb and Joan Meyerson.
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The main cast of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004) includes Michael Auslin, Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey, Richard Chamberlain, Michael Cooper and Luke S. Roberts. The film was directed by Deborah Ann DeSnoo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire released?
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire was released on May 26, 2004 and runs for 2h 45m.
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.