

Cry for Happy
1961-03-03 · 110 min · ★ 5.4
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 FordAndy Cyphers
Donald O'ConnorMurray Prince
James ShigetaSuzuki
Miiko TakaChiyoko
Miyoshi UmekiHarue
Michi KobiHarakichi
Howard St. JohnVice Adm. Junius B. Bennett
Joe FlynnJohn McIntosh
Tsuruko KobayashiKoyuki
Harriet E. MacGibbonMrs. Bennett
Bob OkazakiIzumi
Nancy KovackCamille Cameron
Chick HearnCommander (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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