Sayonara 1957
“"I am not allowed to love. But I will love you if that is your desire..."”
What is Sayonara?
Sayonara is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 147 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1957
- Studios
- Pennebaker Productions, William Goetz Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
Sayonara is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Pennebaker Productions, William Goetz Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An Air Force officer confronts prejudice when love crosses cultural lines.”
- Features Marlon Brando among the cast
- Explores interracial romance and military prejudice
- Set in post‑World War II Japan
- Runtime of 2h27m may feel long for some viewers
Watch it if you’re interested in classic Hollywood dramas that examine cross‑cultural romance and military life.
The film deals with racism and interracial marriage, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Sayonara?
Joshua Logan directed the 1957 film.
Which actors star in the movie?
The cast includes Marlon Brando, Patricia Owens, James Garner, Martha Scott, Miyoshi Umeki, Red Buttons, Miiko Taka and Ricardo Montalbán.
What is the central conflict?
It follows an Air Force major who must confront U.S. prejudice toward Japanese people and military bans on relationships when his friend marries a Japanese woman.
When was Sayonara released?
It was released in the United States on December 25, 1957.
What genre does the film belong to?
Sayonara is classified as a drama and romance.
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