The read
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
46 audience votes
Key crew
- John PatrickScreenplay
- Daniel MannDirector
Cast
- Marlon BrandoSakini
- Glenn FordCaptain Fisby
- Eddie AlbertCaptain McLean
- Paul FordWainwright Purdy III
- Machiko KyōLotus Blossom
- Harry MorganSergeant Gregovich
- Jun NegamiMr. Seiko
- Nijiko KiyokawaMiss Higa Jiga
- Mitsuko SawamuraLittle Girl
- Carlo FioreSoldier (uncredited)
- Carlo FioreSoldier (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Jr.Soldier (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
japanvillageinterpretersatirebased on play or musicalokinawademocracypost war japantea house