The Sweet and the Bitter
1967-06-23 · 87 min · ★ 7.0
A Japanese woman arrives in Vancouver seeking revenge against the businessman who ruined her family.
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- Directors
- James Clavell
- Production companies
- Commonwealth Films
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
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Yoko TaniMariko/Mary
Paul RichardsRob MacRoy
Torin Thatcher
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