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Sayonara (1957)

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Sayonara takes its own sweet time to unfold; in so doing, it permits us to make intimate acquaintance with its characters, so as to better understand their multitextured motivations. The film is set in Japan during the Korean War. While on leave, pugnacious American soldier Red Buttons falls in love with Japanese maiden Miyoshi Umeki. Given the army's official policy against interracial marriage, Buttons is courting a court-martial. His best friend, major Marlon Brando, tries to talk Buttons out

Unrated, 2 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics

Paul Osborn

Sep 18, 2001

MGM Home Entertainment

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All Critics (14) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)

Logan's message picture about interracial marriage is made more enjoyable by the then novelty of locations shooting in Japan as well as likable performances from Marlon Brando, Red Buttons, and rest of the cast.

July 10, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

Engaging drama of servicemen in Japan. Top acting by all.

February 20, 2007 Comment
Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

The main plot points have become dated over time, nevertheless the action still feels sincere.

February 7, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The supporting cast is remarkable, especially Red Buttons.

March 13, 2005 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | Comment

Brando's terrific performance elevates an otherwise unexceptional, though well-intentioned, film

October 6, 2001 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide
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Audience Reviews for Sayonara

I saw Sayonara a long time ago after a friend recommended it to me. It is a great love story. It has some funny moments, some sad moments, some senti moments, and some very weird moments. Over all fine Movie you d want to watch again.

December 7, 2009
ScoopOnline
Wahida K

Super Reviewer

This is another one of those watershed films that is so far ahead of its time in dealing with issues of race, love, and marriage. Definitely one of Brando's most moving endeavors, overshadowed only by the even more masterful performances of Red Buttons and Miyoshi Umeki . This one is heartbreaking every time.

May 10, 2006
binky013

Super Reviewer

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