Jazz Daimyo

Jazz Daimyo (1986)

April 19th, 19861h 25min

Music, Comedy, Drama
57%

Overview

Shipwrecked African-American slaves arrive in the midst of Bakumatsu-era Japan; they soon carve out a niche in the market with their musical talents.


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