Drama / Romantisch
USA,
1957, 147 min
Regie:
Joshua LoganScenario:
Paul OsbornCamera:
Ellsworth FredericksMuziek:
Franz WaxmanActeurs:
Marlon Brando, Patricia Owens, James Garner, Martha Scott, Miiko Taka, Miyoshi Umeki, Red Buttons, Kent Smith, Douglass Watson, Soo Yong, Ricardo Montalban (meer)Samenvattingen(1)
Gruver, an Army major during the Korean War, finds that his relationship with his fiancee has soured. So when he meets an alluring Japanese performer, he happily allows romance to blossom. But the military, and society in general, don't look kindly on an interracial relationships, and the lovers must constantly contend with distrust and prejudice. Then a tragedy befalls Gruver's buddy Joe and his Japanese wife -- and suddenly he wonders whether his love can withstand the hardships to come. (officiële tekst van distribiteur)
(meer)Prijzen
- winnaar
- nominatie
Academy Awards
- 1958 - Red Buttons (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1958 - Miyoshi Umeki (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1958 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1958 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1958 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1958 - Joshua Logan (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1958 - Marlon Brando (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1958 - Paul Osborn (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1958 - Ellsworth Fredericks (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1958 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1959 - Red Buttons (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
Golden Globes
- 1958 - Red Buttons (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1958 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1958 - Joshua Logan (Best Director)
- 1958 - Marlon Brando (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1958 - Miyoshi Umeki (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1957 - Best Film
- 1957 - Marlon Brando (Best Actor)