Plot — What is Sayonara about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 147 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 150 votes) |
Sayonara — FAQ
Is Sayonara worth watching? Sayonara holds a 6.7/10 rating from 150 viewers. 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 invol
Who directed Sayonara? Directed by Joshua Logan.
Who is in the cast of Sayonara? It stars Marlon Brando, Patricia Owens, James Garner, Martha Scott, Miiko Taka, Miyoshi Umeki and more.
Where can I stream Sayonara? You can stream Sayonara on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Sayonara release? It released in 1957.
