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Sayonara

1957 · 147 min · Director: Joshua Logan

Sayonara (1957) is a romance drama, directed by Joshua Logan. It stars Marlon Brando and Patricia Owens. The 147-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Sayonara Is 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.

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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.

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How long is Sayonara?

Sayonara runs for 147 minutes (2h 27m).

When did Sayonara come out?

Sayonara was released in 1957.

Who directed Sayonara?

Sayonara was directed by Joshua Logan.

Who stars in Sayonara?

Sayonara stars Marlon Brando, Patricia Owens, James Garner, Martha Scott.

What is Sayonara's rating?

Sayonara holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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