King John
ジョン王
Synopsis
The Saitama Shakespeare Series concludes with “King John,” featuring Shun Oguri and Kotaro Yoshida. Originally starting in 1998 under Yukio Ninagawa, the series aimed to perform all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays. “King John,” initially the 36th play, was canceled due to COVID-19 but revived in December 2022, with performances in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka, ending on February 24 in Saitama. Shun Oguri starred as the young “bastard,” while Yoshida played the King of France in Tokyo and King John in Aichi, Osaka, and Saitama. The production maintained the “all-male” tradition, with male actors portraying all roles. This historical drama, depicting madness and war, marks the series’ 25-year conclusion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kotaro Yoshida
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- ジョン王
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kotaro Yoshida
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Kotaro Yoshida
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About King John
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King John about?
The Saitama Shakespeare Series concludes with “King John,” featuring Shun Oguri and Kotaro Yoshida. Originally starting in 1998 under Yukio Ninagawa, the series aimed to perform all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays. “King John,” initially the 36th play, was canceled due to COVID-19 but revived in December 2022, with performances in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka, ending on February 24 in Saitama. Shun Oguri starred as the young “bastard,” while Yoshida played the King of France in Tokyo and King John in Aichi, Osaka, and Saitama. The production maintained the “all-male” tradition, with male actors portraying all roles. This historical drama, depicting madness and war, marks the series’ 25-year conclusion.
Who directed King John?
King John was directed by Kotaro Yoshida.
Who stars in King John?
The principal cast of King John includes Shun Oguri, Mitsuo Yoshihara, Kyôzô Nakamura, Reo Tamaoki, Shunya Shiraishi.
When was King John released and how long is it?
King John was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.