Elokuun teehuone (1956)
The Teahouse of the August Moon (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Approved
- 2h 3min
- Comedy, Drama
- 20 Dec 1957 (Finland)
- Movie
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 9 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Marlon Brando | ... |
Sakini
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| Glenn Ford | ... |
Capt. Fisby
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| Machiko Kyô | ... |
Lotus Blossom
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| Eddie Albert | ... |
Capt. McLean
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| Paul Ford | ... |
Col. Wainwright Purdy III
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Jun Negami | ... |
Mr. Seiko
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Nijiko Kiyokawa | ... |
Miss Higa Jiga
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Mitsuko Sawamura | ... |
Little Girl
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| Harry Morgan | ... |
Sgt. Gregovich
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Jane Chung | ... |
Woman
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Carlo Fiore | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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John Grayson | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Harry Harvey Jr. | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Miyoshi Jingu | ... |
Old Woman on Jeep (uncredited)
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Roger McGee | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Dansho Miyazaki | ... |
Sumata's Father (uncredited)
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Minoru Nishida | ... |
Mr. Sumata (uncredited)
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Aya Oyama | ... |
Daughter on Jeep (uncredited)
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Kichizaemon Sarumaru | ... |
Mr. Hokaida (uncredited)
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Shichizo Takeda | ... |
Ancient Man (uncredited)
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Frank Tokunaga | ... |
Mr. Omura (uncredited)
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Raynum K. Tsukamoto | ... |
Mr. Oshira (uncredited)
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Yosan Tsuruta | ... |
Judge (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Daniel Mann | ||
Written by
| John Patrick | ... | (screenplay) |
| Vern J. Sneider | ... | (book) |
| John Patrick | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Jack Cummings | ... | producer |
Music by
| Saul Chaplin | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| John Alton | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Harold F. Kress | ||
Art Direction by
| William A. Horning | ||
| Eddie Imazu | ||
Set Decoration by
| Hugh Hunt | ||
| Edwin B. Willis | ||
Makeup Department
| John Truwe | ... | makeup artist |
| William Tuttle | ... | makeup creator |
| Keester Sweeney | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Al Jennings | ... | assistant director |
| William Shanks | ... | assistant director |
| Hank Moonjean | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Relyea | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Matty Azzarone | ... | construction (uncredited) |
| Frank Wesselhoff | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Wesley C. Miller | ... | recording supervisor (as Dr. Wesley C. Miller) |
| Van Allen James | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Alexander Kelly Jr. | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| John Lipow | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Milo B. Lory | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Warren Newcombe | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Russell Harlan | ... | director of photography: Japan (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Saul Chaplin | ... | musical supervisor |
| Robert Franklyn | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Maurice Evans | ... | stage presenter |
| Masaya Fujima | ... | choreographer |
| Bob Okazaki | ... | dialogue coach (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Masaichi Nagata | ... | grateful acknowledgment (as Mr. Masaichi Nagata) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1956) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro (1957) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (France) (theatrical)
- Filmayer (1959) (Spain) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1964) (United States) (tv) (original airing) (pan/scan)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Centrala Wynajmu Filmów (1964) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1957) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Crest Movies (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Daiei (grateful acknowledgment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This comedy-drama is partially a gentle satire on America's drive to change the world in the post-war years. One year after World War II, Captain Fisby is sent to the village of Tobiki in Okinawa to teach the people democracy. The first step is to build a school -- but the wily Okinawans know what they really want. They tell him about their culture and traditions -- and persuade him to build something they really want instead: a teahouse. Fisby has a hard time breaking this news to his superiors.
Written by Tom Zoerner |
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| Taglines | All The Riotous Fun Of The Prize-Winning Stage Comedy! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,926,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Production began with Louis Calhern playing Col. Purdy, but Calhern died after more than a month of filming. Paul Ford was quickly recruited, as he had created the role on Broadway, and his first credited big screen role opened up a Hollywood career for the lovable, irascible character actor. See more » |
| Goofs | Col Purdy counts his shorts on the washing line and totals 7 when there are only 6 there. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Okinawa: Keystone of the Pacific (1973). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sakura Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) See more » |
| Quotes |
Sakini:
Pain make man think. Thought make man wise. Wisdom make life endurable. See more » |