Bridge to the Sun(1961)
Their love was a bridge between two worlds!
Bridge to the Sun Synopsis
Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War II breaks out, they encounter animosity and trouble from both sides.
Bridge to the Sun (1961) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Étienne Périer, released on October 17, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Carroll Baker, James Shigeta, James Yagi and Tetsuro Tamba. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Étienne Périer
- Writers:
- Charles Kaufman, Gwendolen Terasaki
- Producers:
- Jacques Bar
- Cinematographer:
- William J. Kelly
- Composer:
- Georges Auric
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cité Films
- Status:
- Released
Bridge to the Sun (1961) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bridge to the Sun before you stream it.
Bridge to the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carroll Baker
as Gwen Terasaki
James Shigeta
as Hidenari Terasaki
James Yagi
as Hara
Tetsuro Tamba
as Jiro
- Hiroshi Tomono
Hiroshi Tomono
as Ishi
- Yoshiko Hiromura
Yoshiko Hiromura
Sean Garrison
as Fred Tyson
- Ruth Masters
Ruth Masters
as Aunt Peggy
- Nori Elisabeth Hermann
Nori Elisabeth Hermann
as Mako Terasaki
- Emi Florence Hirsch
Emi Florence Hirsch
as Mako Terasaki
- Lee Payant
Lee Payant
Yoko Takahashi
Key crew
Directed by Étienne Périer, written by Charles Kaufman and Gwendolen Terasaki, produced by Jacques Bar.
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Bridge to the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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Bridge to the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bridge to the Sun online?
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Bridge to the Sun (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bridge to the Sun?
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The main cast of Bridge to the Sun (1961) includes Carroll Baker, James Shigeta, James Yagi, Tetsuro Tamba and Hiroshi Tomono. The film was directed by Étienne Périer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bridge to the Sun released?
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Bridge to the Sun was released on October 17, 1961 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Bridge to the Sun worth watching?
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Bridge to the Sun (1961) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bridge to the Sun?
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Yes. The official Bridge to the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.