Sayonara

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.

Tagline

“"I am not allowed to love. But I will love you if that is your desire..."”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Joshua Logan

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed Sayonara?

Sayonara was directed by Joshua Logan.

When was Sayonara released?

Sayonara was released on December 25, 1957.

How long is Sayonara?

Sayonara has a runtime of 2h 27m.

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