Bridge to the Sun (1961)

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

Stars:

Carroll Baker, James Shigeta, James Yagi

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

Cast

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

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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Plot Keywords:

japanese | diplomat | husband wife relationship | american flag | biracial child | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

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Details

Country:

France USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 February 1962 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Bron mot solen

Filming Locations:

Japan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cité Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Goofs

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.

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Connections

Features Camille (1936)

User Reviews

Bridge to the Sun made a lifelong impression

In 1965 I watched this movie one night while my husband and newborn baby slept. This movie was the best I have ever seen and has haunted me for more than 40 years. I never realized the plight of the Japanese in the United States and this movie and the wonderful acting made everything so believable. I had never even been interested in any war movies prior to this and still don't but this one made a lifelong lasting impression on me. I have never cried so hard in my life at the end and have constantly checked out old movies to try and find it again. I would very much like to find this movie and keep it forever. I would recommend this movie to everyone from teenagers to seniors. At my tender age of 19, I realized after watching this movie that I had no idea of what real love was between two people. I even had to wake up my husband that night and just have him hold me while I sobbed. If anyone knows how to find this movie please advise.