The Teahouse of the August Moon(1957)
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The Teahouse of the August Moon Synopsis
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
The Teahouse of the August Moon (1957) is a comedy film directed by Daniel Mann, released on January 14, 1957 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Eddie Albert and Paul Ford. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Mann
- Writers:
- John Patrick, Vern J. Sneider, John Patrick
- Producers:
- Jack Cummings
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $3,926,000
- Revenue:
- $8,925,000
- Status:
- Released
The Teahouse of the August Moon (1957) Trailer
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The Teahouse of the August Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marlon Brando
as Sakini
Glenn Ford
as Captain Fisby
Eddie Albert
as Captain McLean
Paul Ford
as Wainwright Purdy III
Machiko Kyō
as Lotus Blossom
Harry Morgan
as Sergeant Gregovich
Jun Negami
as Mr. Seiko
Nijiko Kiyokawa
as Miss Higa Jiga
- Mitsuko Sawamura
Mitsuko Sawamura
as Little Girl
- Carlo Fiore
Carlo Fiore
as Soldier (uncredited)
- Carlo Fiore
Carlo Fiore
as Soldier (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Jr.
Harry Harvey Jr.
as Soldier (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Mann, written by John Patrick, Vern J. Sneider and John Patrick, produced by Jack Cummings.
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The Teahouse of the August Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Teahouse of the August Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Teahouse of the August Moon online?
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The Teahouse of the August Moon (1957) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Teahouse of the August Moon?
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The main cast of The Teahouse of the August Moon (1957) includes Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Eddie Albert, Paul Ford and Machiko Kyō. The film was directed by Daniel Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Teahouse of the August Moon released?
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The Teahouse of the August Moon was released on January 14, 1957 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Teahouse of the August Moon worth watching?
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The Teahouse of the August Moon (1957) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Teahouse of the August Moon?
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