Sayonara (1957)
Sayonara is a 1957 drama movie directed by Joshua Logan, with a running time of 2h 27m. It stars Marlon Brando, Patricia Owens and James Garner.
Air Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people. The issue is compounded because a number of the soldiers become romantically involved with Japanese women, in defiance of US military policy. Ordinarily, a by-the-book officer, Gruver must take a position when a buddy of his, an enlisted man, Joe Kelly, falls in love with a Japanese woman, Katsumi, and marries her. Gruver risks his position by serving as best man at the wedding ceremony.
Quick answers
What is Sayonara about?
Air Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people. The issue is compounded because a number of the soldiers become romantically involved with Japanese women, in defiance of US military policy. Ordinarily, a by-the-book officer, Gruver must take a position when a buddy of his, an enlisted man, Joe Kelly, falls in love with a Japanese woman, Katsumi, and marries her. Gruver risks his position by serving as best man at the wedding ceremony.
When was Sayonara released?
Sayonara was released on 25 December 1957.
How long is Sayonara?
Sayonara runs 2h 27m.
Who made Sayonara?
Sayonara was directed by Joshua Logan.
Where can I watch Sayonara?
Sayonara is available on Tubi TV and YouTube Free.
Where to watch Sayonara
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Cast
- Marlon Brando as Major Lloyd Gruver
- Patricia Owens as Eileen Webster
- James Garner as Capt. Mike Bailey
- Martha Scott as Mrs. Webster
- Miiko Taka as Hana-ogi
- Miyoshi Umeki as Katsumi
- Red Buttons as Joe Kelly
- Kent Smith as Gen. Webster
- Douglass Watson as Col. Craford
- Reiko Kuba as Fumiko-san
- Soo Yong as Terukosan
- Ricardo Montalban as Nakamura