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Cry for Happy
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Cry for Happy

1961-03-03 · 110 min · ★ 5.4

Romance · Comedy

Army photographers on leave in Japan take over a geisha house.

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Directors
George Marshall
Production companies
William Goetz Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,800,000

Top Cast

Glenn FordGlenn FordAndy Cyphers
Donald O'ConnorDonald O'ConnorMurray Prince
James ShigetaJames ShigetaSuzuki
Miiko TakaMiiko TakaChiyoko
Miyoshi UmekiMiyoshi UmekiHarue
Michi KobiMichi KobiHarakichi
Howard St. JohnHoward St. JohnVice Adm. Junius B. Bennett
Joe FlynnJoe FlynnJohn McIntosh
Chet DouglasLank
Tsuruko KobayashiTsuruko KobayashiKoyuki
Harriet E. MacGibbonHarriet E. MacGibbonMrs. Bennett
Robert KinoMr. Endo
Bob OkazakiBob OkazakiIzumi
Harlan WardeChaplain
Nancy KovackNancy KovackCamille Cameron
Chick HearnChick HearnCommander (uncredited)

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