The Bride from Japan
Originally released in 1959. The Bride from Japan is a romance/comedy film. directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Starring Frankie Sakai, Izumi Yukimura, and Nobuko Otowa
Synopsis
A young Japanese-American comes from California looking for a bride, going on blind dates with three candidates from Osaka, Hiroshima and Nagoya.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Sakai
as Taro Fujikawa
Izumi Yukimura
as Kimiko Ishikawa
Nobuko Otowa
as Ashiya Midori
Chieko Takehisa
as Taro's mother
Keiko Tanaka
as Taro's sister, Yoshiko
Chie Iwasaki
as Taro's sister, Sumie
Koreya Senda
as Kimiko's father
Etsuko Okumura
as Mieko Yamabe
Eijirō Tōno
as Mieko's father
Mineko Yorozuyo
as Mieko's mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Tokyo Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bride from Japan about?
A young Japanese-American comes from California looking for a bride, going on blind dates with three candidates from Osaka, Hiroshima and Nagoya.
Who directed The Bride from Japan?
The Bride from Japan was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
How long is The Bride from Japan?
The Bride from Japan has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Bride from Japan released?
The Bride from Japan was released on November 22, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bride from Japan?
The main cast of The Bride from Japan includes Frankie Sakai, Izumi Yukimura, Nobuko Otowa, Chieko Takehisa, Keiko Tanaka.