The Teahouse of the August Moon ( The Tea house of the August Moon )

The Teahouse of the August Moon (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: The Tea house of the August Moon
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Golden Globes
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
124 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1956 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Daniel Mann

Written By:
John Patrick
Vern J. Sneider

Actors:
Marlon Brando ..... Sakini
Glenn Ford ..... Capt. Fisby
Machiko Kyô ..... Lotus Blossom
Eddie Albert ..... Capt. McLean
Paul Ford ..... Col. Wainwright Purdy III
Jun Negami ..... Mr. Seiko
Nijiko Kiyokawa ..... Miss Higa Jiga
Mitsuko Sawamura ..... Little Girl
Harry Morgan ..... Sgt. Gregovich

Synopsis:

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.

A satire on America's very own drive of a world changer: One year after world war ii, Captain Fisby is sent to the village Tobiki in Okinawa to teach the people democracy. First step is to build a school - but the witty folks know what they really want. They tell him about their culture and traditions - and persuade him to build something they really want: a teahouse. Fisby has a hard time to break this to his superiors.

Comedy about an U.S. Army officer who takes over a village in Japan with plans to regulate people's lives and how the people display a stubborn refusal to be regulated.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 08 May, 2011.

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