Come See the Paradise(1990)
In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.
Come See the Paradise Synopsis
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.
Come See the Paradise (1990) is a drama, romance and history film directed by Alan Parker, released on August 17, 1990 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono and Brady Tsurutani. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Parker
- Writers:
- Alan Parker
- Producers:
- Robert F. Colesberry
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Seresin
- Composer:
- Randy Edelman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Come See the Paradise (1990) Trailer
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Come See the Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dennis Quaid
as Jack McGurn
Tamlyn Tomita
as Lily Kawamura
Sab Shimono
as Mr. Kawamura
- Brady Tsurutani
Brady Tsurutani
as Frankie Kawamura
Shizuko Hoshi
as Mrs. Kawamura
Stan Egi
as Charlie Kawamura
- Ronald Yamamoto
Ronald Yamamoto
as Harry Kawamura
- Akemi Nishino
Akemi Nishino
as Dulcie Kawamura
- Naomi Nakano
Naomi Nakano
as Joyce Kawamura
- Elizabeth Gilliam
Elizabeth Gilliam
as Younger Mini McGann
- Shyree Mezick
Shyree Mezick
as Middle Mini McGann
Caroline Junko King
as Older Mini McGann
Key crew
Directed by Alan Parker, written by Alan Parker, produced by Robert F. Colesberry.
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Come See the Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 59 ratings.
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Come See the Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Come See the Paradise online?
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Come See the Paradise (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Come See the Paradise?
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The main cast of Come See the Paradise (1990) includes Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani and Shizuko Hoshi. The film was directed by Alan Parker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Come See the Paradise released?
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Come See the Paradise was released on August 17, 1990 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is Come See the Paradise worth watching?
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Come See the Paradise (1990) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Come See the Paradise?
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Yes. The official Come See the Paradise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.