Sayonara
Watch TrailerAir 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1957 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Joshua Logan |
| Runtime | 147 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (145 votes) |
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Sayonara has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1957. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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