Come See the Paradise

In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.

Tagline

“In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance, History

Director

Alan Parker

Original Language

EN

What is Come See the Paradise about?

In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.

Who directed Come See the Paradise?

Come See the Paradise was directed by Alan Parker.

When was Come See the Paradise released?

Come See the Paradise was released on August 17, 1990.

How long is Come See the Paradise?

Come See the Paradise has a runtime of 2h 13m.

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