Johnny Kitagawa

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Johnny Kitagawa

Born October 23, 1931 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died July 9, 2019 · aged 87

No biography available.

Known For

DREAM BOYSDREAM BOYS · 2008
DREAM BOYS
8.02008
MovieMusic
In September 2007, the musical "DREAM BOYS" was staged at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, featuring a main cast of KAT-TUN members Kazuya Kamenashi & Koki Tanaka, alongside Tomoyuki Yara of MA (Musical Academy); the production garnered high acclaim & saw tickets sell out on the very first day. This release is packed with highlights, featuring the full two-act musical—showcasing innovative, dynamic, & intricate staging, such as Kamenashi’s aerial performance that made full use of the theater space—as well as the "SHOW TIME" segment, which is filled with famous songs and hits.
Private Lessons IIPrivate Lessons II · 1993
Private Lessons II
3.51993
MovieRomance
Ken, an insecure young man from Japan, meets Sophie, an interesting and sensual woman who teaches him the secrets of love and life.
Boys: Prison without BarsBoys: Prison without Bars · 2011
Boys: Prison without Bars
2011
MovieMusic
Restored after 34 years, the ‘Boys’ musical theatre production now stars A.B.C-z & Kis-My-Ft2 in the Tokyo production & Kansai Jr. in the Osaka production. The core story of friendship, peace & the future dream of boys is reinterpreted by these new trainees directing their own performance. This allows for two different takes between the different regions with each boy shining individually.
DREAM BOYSDREAM BOYS · 2017
DREAM BOYS
6.02017
MovieMusic
Three childhood friends grow up & grow apart in a musical conflict themed by "family", "friendship", "bonds" & their "vows to the future". The story is told set-dressed in boxing & entertainment industries, with flying, fighting, comedy & improvisation. Acting alongside Tamamori Yuta , Senga Kento & Miyata Toshiya of Kis-My-Ft2 are Johnny’s Junior groups, Love-tune & a special promotional unit "Johnnys’5" composed of Mr.KING’s Takahashi Kaito & HiHi Jets’ Hashimoto Ryo, Inoue Mizuki, Igari Soya & Takahashi Yuto. This production features a new "Dream Boys Suite" at the Imperial Theatre, for a total audience of other a million.
Good Luck LoveGood Luck Love · 1981
Good Luck Love
1981
Movie
Depicting the friendship of three boys in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo.
Blue Jeans MemoryBlue Jeans Memory · 1981
Blue Jeans Memory
1981
Movie
A trio of high school boys get summer jobs at a seaside resort. Soon, however, they learn that the woman who runs it is in financial trouble. The three decide to help her.
Headphone LullabyHeadphone Lullaby · 1983
Headphone Lullaby
7.01983
MovieDrama
The story of friendship, love and sportsmanship among high-school students.
Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-PopPredator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop · 2023
Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop
7.32023
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Johnny Kitagawa’s legendary male-only talent agency trained young boys to become superstars. But for over 50 years, Japan has kept Kitagawa’s dark secret – a long history of allegations of sexual abuse, made by boys in his agency. Even after the music mogul’s death in 2019, the Japanese media remained largely silent. Why? Journalist Mobeen Azhar explores the suffocating reality of being a J-pop idol and the influence that Kitagawa had on the media, and exposes the brutal consequences of turning a blind eye.

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