Big Bird in Japan
“A musical adventure for the whole family!”
Synopsis
While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.
Top Cast
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Caroll Spinney
Big Bird (voice)
Brian Muehl
Barkley (voice)
Maiko Kawakami
Kaguya-Hime
Yôko Haruta
Tour Guide
Masayuki Kato
Restaurant Manager
Akira Murayama
Mr. Shimizu
Hikojiro Matsumura
Grandfather
Fukami Harue
Grandmother
Mariko Hirano
Mariko Shimizu
Akiko Nemoto
Akiko Shimizu
Pat Morita
Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
Kumiko Hironaka
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Stone
- Original Score
- Tony Geiss, Carol Hall, Dick Lieb
- Original Title
- Big Bird in Japan
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- NHK, Children's Television Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Stone
Jon Stone
Tony Geiss, Carol Hall, Dick Lieb
Akira Hari, Kenji Yamamaichi
Ilene Merenstein
Jon Stone, Sonia Rosario
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Stone
Director
Jon Stone
Writer
Sonia Rosario
Producer
Ilene Merenstein
Editor
Akira Hari
Director of Photography
Kenji Yamamaichi
Director of Photography
Tony Geiss
Original Music Composer
Carol Hall
Original Music Composer
Dick Lieb
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Big Bird in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bird in Japan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Bird in Japan about?
While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.
Who directed Big Bird in Japan?
Big Bird in Japan was directed by Jon Stone.
Who stars in Big Bird in Japan?
The principal cast of Big Bird in Japan includes Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl, Maiko Kawakami, Yôko Haruta, Masayuki Kato.
When was Big Bird in Japan released and how long is it?
Big Bird in Japan was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Bird in Japan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Bird in Japan was composed by Tony Geiss, Carol Hall, Dick Lieb.