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Bridge to the Sun (1961)

113 min  -  Drama | Romance | War  -   23 February 1962 (Finland)
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Based on a true story, this compelling drama relates the difficulties of a young woman married to a Japanese diplomat during World War II, victim of suspicion and animosity from her husband's government.

Director:

Etienne Périer

Writers:

Gwendolen Terasaki (autobiography "Bridge to the Sun"), Charles Kaufman
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Carroll Baker ...
Gwen Terasaki
James Shigeta James Shigeta ...
Hidenari Terasaki
James Yagi James Yagi ...
Hara
Tetsurô Tanba Tetsurô Tanba ...
Jiro (as Tetzuro Tamba)
Yôko Takahashi Yôko Takahashi
Hiroshi Tomono Hiroshi Tomono ...
Ishi
Yoshiko Hiromura Yoshiko Hiromura
Sean Garrison Sean Garrison ...
Fred Tyson
Ruth Masters Ruth Masters ...
Aunt Peggy
Lee Payant Lee Payant
Nori Elisabeth Hermann Nori Elisabeth Hermann ...
Mako Terasaki
Emi Florence Hirsch Emi Florence Hirsch ...
Mako Terasaki
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Storyline

Based on a true story, this compelling drama relates the difficulties of a young woman married to a Japanese diplomat during World War II, victim of suspicion and animosity from her husband's government.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

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Details

Country:

France | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Pont vers le soleil See more »

Filming Locations:

Japan See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Goofs

Anachronisms: Although the story is set in the 1930's and 1940's, the characters' clothing and hairstyles are those of the late 1950's/early 1960's. See more »

Connections

Featured in The Slanted Screen (2006) See more »