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In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
- Awards
- 1 win & 9 nominations
Machiko Kyô
- Lotus Blossom
- (as Machiko Kyo)
Harry Morgan
- Sgt. Gregovich
- (as Henry {Harry} Morgan)
Carlo Fiore
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
John Grayson
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Harry Harvey Jr.
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Miyoshi Jingu
- Old Woman on Jeep
- (uncredited)
Roger McGee
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Dansho Miyazaki
- Sumata's Father
- (uncredited)
Minoru Nishida
- Mr. Sumata
- (uncredited)
Aya Oyama
- Daughter on Jeep
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaProduction began with Louis Calhern playing Col. Purdy, but Calhern died after more than a month of filming. Paul Ford was quickly recruited, as he had created the role on Broadway, and this resulted a revived career for the lovable, irascible character actor.
- GoofsWhile Fisby and Sakini are finishing up their first address to the villagers Sakini asks Fisby what time it is. He responds that it's a quarter to 5:00. But the sun is directly over their heads as if it were noon.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Okinawa: Keystone of the Pacific (1973)
- SoundtracksSakura Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
(uncredited)
Written and Arranged by Kikuko Kanai
Sung by Lotus Blossom
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Brando great!
For a guy who had some heavy duty roles,Waterfront,Sreetcar etc. this role was a real challenge for Brando and he is fabulous and steals movie although Glenn Ford is great too. This shows Brando's brilliance as an actor not that there was ever any doubt but this early in his career to take this comedic challenge shows his versatility. Is Glenn Ford ever bad? I don't think he gets the credit for all his talent. This movie probably could not be made today a victim of PC. Must have Asian play Asian and don't offend the the Japanese although the only people made to look like fool were the Americans which is fine with me because it's a comedy and people are suppose to look foolish. Never on, but caught on TCM.
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- wiggy3056
- Apr 13, 2005
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- Cajdzinica na avgustovskoj mesecini
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- $3,926,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
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By what name was The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956) officially released in India in English?
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