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Bridge to the Sun
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Bridge to the Sun

1961-10-17 · 113 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Romance · War

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.

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Directors
Étienne Périer
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cité Films
Countries
United States of America, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Carroll BakerCarroll BakerGwen Terasaki
James ShigetaJames ShigetaHidenari Terasaki
James YagiJames YagiHara
Tetsuro TambaTetsuro TambaJiro
Hiroshi TomonoIshi
Yoshiko Hiromura
Sean GarrisonSean GarrisonFred Tyson
Ruth MastersAunt Peggy
Nori Elisabeth HermannMako Terasaki
Emi Florence HirschMako Terasaki
Lee Payant
Yoko TakahashiYoko Takahashi

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