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Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 10,289 users
Metascore: 44/100
Reviews: 188 user | 95 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com A Japanese-American fisherman may have killed his neighbor Carl at sea. In the 1950's, race figures in the trial. So does reporter Ishmael. Director:Scott Hicks |
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Cast
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| Ethan Hawke | ... | ||
| Yûki Kudô | ... |
Hatsue Miyamoto
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| Reeve Carney | ... | ||
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Anne Suzuki | ... | |
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| Max von Sydow | ... |
Nels Gudmundsson
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| James Rebhorn | ... |
Alvin Hooks
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| James Cromwell | ... |
Judge Fielding
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| Richard Jenkins | ... |
Sheriff Art Moran
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| Arija Bareikis | ... |
Susan Marie Heine
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| Eric Thal | ... |
Carl Heine Jr.
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| Celia Weston | ... |
Etta Heine
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| Daniel von Bargen | ... |
Carl Heine Sr.
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Akira Takayama | ... |
Hisao Imada
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| Ako | ... |
Fujiko Imada
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Carl, a fisherman in the waters off Washington state, has been found dead, drowned in his own nets, but with a serious head wound. Was he murdered? Post-war anti-Japanese sentiments are still running high, and a murder suspect is found in the local Japanese-American community in the form of Kabuo, another fisherman, who had a grudge against Carl's family. Ishmael, the small town's newspaperman, may have the information that would acquit Kabuo, but can he ever put his jilted love for Hatsue (Kazuo's wife) aside? Written by Martin Lewison <mlewison@utk.edu>
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First loves last. Forever. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for disturbing images, sensuality and brief strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
7 January 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Mientras nieva sobre los cedros See more »Box Office
Budget:
$36,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£30,243 (UK) (12 May 2000)Gross:
£30,243 (UK) (12 May 2000)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Sheriff Art Moran: So did any more of you guys see Carl out of ship channel bank last night?
Ishmael Chambers: What do you want to know for?
Sheriff Art Moran: Only to see if somebody talked to him.
Ishmael Chambers: Just went sour on me when the fog rolled. I got the hell out of there.
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Written by Lew Brown, Albert von Tilzer (as Albert Von Tilzer)
Performed by Fats Waller
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The accused's name in the novel was Kabuo Miyamoto, while in the movie it was changed to Kazuo. See more »Goofs
The guests are wearing black ties at the wedding. In Japan, a black tie signifies a funeral. The guests should be wearing white ties. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Sheriff Art Moran: So did any more of you guys see Carl out of ship channel bank last night?
Ishmael Chambers: What do you want to know for?
Sheriff Art Moran: Only to see if somebody talked to him.
Ishmael Chambers: Just went sour on me when the fog rolled. I got the hell out of there.
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Soundtracks
"I Used to Love You (But It's All Over Now)"Written by Lew Brown, Albert von Tilzer (as Albert Von Tilzer)
Performed by Fats Waller
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment
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As the referees say on pro football TV games, "On further review......" That's the way I thought after my second viewing of this movie.
GOOD NEWS - On the first look, I was totally blown away and dazzled at the fabulous cinematography. Man, this is one of the prettiest movies I've ever seen.....and that's important for my entertainment. Scene after scene looks like some picture postcard. I also enjoyed the two lawyers in this film, played by James Rebhorn and Max VonSydow. Sometimes those two were riveting to watch.
BAD NEWS - Most of the story was anything but riveting, way too slow and with way too much time used on flashbacks. This story could have been told in a much more presentable way which could have kept the audience's attention. It's also a little too politically-correct. We were beaten over the head with the prejudice against Japanese. Everyone here, except the Liberal newspaper editor and his son, is portrayed as extremely bigoted.
Overall, a spectacular visual film - one of the best ever - but a story that takes interminably long to tell.....too long.