Sayonara
“"I am not allowed to love. But I will love you if that is your desire..."”
Air Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people. The issue is compounded because a number of the soldiers become romantically involved with Japanese women, in defiance of US military policy. Ordinarily, a by-the-book officer, Gruver must take a position when a buddy of his, an enlisted man, Joe Kelly, falls in love with a Japanese woman, Katsumi, and marries her. Gruver risks his position by serving as best man at the wedding ceremony.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Beamafilm | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Sayonara
Sayonara is a 1957 English-language drama and romance film directed by Joshua Logan. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Patricia Owens, James Garner. It has a runtime of 2h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free, Tubi TV.
Sayonara was produced by Pennebaker Productions, William Goetz Productions, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Joshua Logan
- Writers
- Paul Osborn
- Release date
- December 25, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Pennebaker Productions, William Goetz Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Sayonara cast & crew
Sayonara was directed by Joshua Logan and written by Paul Osborn.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Major Lloyd Gruver, Patricia Owens as Eileen Webster, James Garner as Capt. Mike Bailey, Martha Scott as Mrs. Webster, Miiko Taka as Hana-ogi, and Miyoshi Umeki as Katsumi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Ellsworth Fredericks, and it was produced by William Goetz.
Is Sayonara worth watching?
Sayonara holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 146 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 27m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Sayonara is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sayonara
In United States, you can stream Sayonara on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sayonara
Marlon Brando
Major Lloyd Gruver
Patricia Owens
Eileen Webster
James Garner
Capt. Mike Bailey
Martha Scott
Mrs. Webster
Miiko Taka
Hana-ogi
Miyoshi Umeki
Katsumi
Red Buttons
Joe Kelly
Kent Smith
Gen. Webster
Douglass Watson
Col. Craford
Reiko Kuba
Fumiko-san
Soo Yong
Terukosan
Ricardo Montalban
Nakamura
Sayonara — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sayonara in United States?
Sayonara is streaming on YouTube Free, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Sayonara on YouTube Free?
Yes — Sayonara is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is Sayonara in?
Sayonara is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sayonara?
Sayonara runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
▸What is Sayonara rated?
Sayonara is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 146 ratings.
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