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Nov 5, 1988 · Tokyo Pop: Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui. With Carrie Hamilton, Diamond Yukai, Taiji Tonoyama, Tetsurô Tanba. Aspiring singer Wendy hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big in the music business.
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- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Fran Rubel Kuzui
- 1988-11-05
Tokyo Pop (トーキョー ポップ, Tōkyō Poppu) is a 1988 musical comedy film directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, who co-wrote the screenplay with Lynn Grossman. The film follows an American girl (Carrie Hamilton), a Japanese boy (Yutaka Tadokoro) and a briefly successful pop band.
Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy (Carrie Hamilton) is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here,"...
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- Fran Rubel Kuzui
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- Carrie Hamilton
Oct 9, 2014 · Tokyo Pop Trailer 1988 Director: Fran Rubel Kazui Starring: Carrie Hamilton, Yutaka Tadokoro, Taiji Tonoyama, Tetsuro Tamba, ...more.
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Aug 4, 2023 · A blossoming romance between a blonde American singer and a Japanese rocker in Tokyo's punk scene, restored in 4K by IndieCollect. Read the review of this charming and tender film that celebrates music, culture and love.
Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy (Carrie Hamilton) is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here,” she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer.
An American success story that’s far from ordinary. And far from home. 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.