Sayonara (1957)
"I am not allowed to love. But I will love you if that is your desire..."
Storyline
Air Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people. The issue is compounded because a number of the soldiers become romantically involved with Japanese women, in defiance of US military policy. Ordinarily, a by-the-book officer, Gruver must take a position when a buddy of his, an enlisted man, Joe Kelly, falls in love with a Japanese woman, Katsumi, and marries her. Gruver risks his position by serving as best man at the wedding ceremony.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Sayonara |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 25, 1957 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, japan, interracial relationship, interracial marriage, air force, u.s. air force, racial prejudice, major, post war japan, kabuki, kobe japan |
FAQ
What is Sayonara about?
Air Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people. The issue is compounded because a number of the soldiers become romantically involved with Japanese women, in defiance of US military policy. Ordinarily, a by-the-book officer, Gruver must take a position when a buddy of his, an enlisted man, Joe Kelly, falls in love with a Japanese woman, Katsumi, and marries her. Gruver risks his position by serving as best man at the wedding ceremony.
When was Sayonara released?
Sayonara was released on Dec 25, 1957 (status: Released).
Who directed Sayonara?
Joshua Logan directed Sayonara.
What is the TMDB rating of Sayonara?
Sayonara has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 150 votes.