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A Majority of One
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A Majority of One

1961-12-27 · 156 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama

A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.

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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Mervyn LeRoy Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rosalind RussellRosalind RussellBertha Jacoby
Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessKoichi Asano
Ray DantonRay DantonJerry Black
Madlyn RhueMadlyn RhueAlice Black
Mae QuestelMae QuestelEssie Rubin
Marc MarnoEddie
Gary VinsonGary VinsonMr. McMillan
Sharon HuguenySharon HuguenyBride
Frank WilcoxFrank WilcoxNoah Putnam
Francis De SalesFrancis De SalesAmerican Embassy Representative
Harriet E. MacGibbonHarriet E. MacGibbonLily Putnam
Yuki ShimodaYuki ShimodaMr. Asano's Secretary
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayCaptain Norcross

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