

A Portrait of Mr O
O氏の肖像
Synopsis
A Portrait of Mr O is the first of a trilogy of experimental films about Kazuo Ohno, co-founder of the contemporary Japanese style of dance known as butoh, made with director Chiaki Nagano during a period in which he had retired from public performance, and just before he began touring the world as a solo dancer with his celebrated work Admiring La Argentina.
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- Director
- Chiaki Nagano
- Original Title
- O氏の肖像
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
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Chiaki Nagano
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Chiaki Nagano
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Portrait of Mr O
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Portrait of Mr O about?
A Portrait of Mr O is the first of a trilogy of experimental films about Kazuo Ohno, co-founder of the contemporary Japanese style of dance known as butoh, made with director Chiaki Nagano during a period in which he had retired from public performance, and just before he began touring the world as a solo dancer with his celebrated work Admiring La Argentina.
Who directed A Portrait of Mr O?
A Portrait of Mr O was directed by Chiaki Nagano.
Who stars in A Portrait of Mr O?
The principal cast of A Portrait of Mr O includes Kazuo Ohno.
When was A Portrait of Mr O released and how long is it?
A Portrait of Mr O was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
