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A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.
Original Release
12/27/1961
US Release
12/27/1961
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rosalind Russell | Bertha Jacoby / Mrs. Bertha Jacoby |
| Alec Guinness | Koichi Asano |
| Ray Danton | Jerry Black / Jerome Black |
| Madlyn Rhue | Alice Black |
| Mae Questel | Essie Rubin / Mrs. Esther 'Essie' Rubin |
| Gary Vinson | Mr. McMillan / Mr. McMillon |
| Sharon Hugueny | Bride |
| Frank Wilcox | Noah Putnam |
| Francis De Sales | American Embassy Representative |
| Harriet E. MacGibbon | Lily Putnam |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rosalind Russell | Bertha Jacoby / Mrs. Bertha Jacoby |
| Alec Guinness | Koichi Asano |
| Ray Danton | Jerry Black / Jerome Black |
| Madlyn Rhue | Alice Black |
| Mae Questel | Essie Rubin / Mrs. Esther 'Essie' Rubin |
| Gary Vinson | Mr. McMillan / Mr. McMillon |
| Sharon Hugueny | Bride |
| Frank Wilcox | Noah Putnam |
| Francis De Sales | American Embassy Representative |
| Harriet E. MacGibbon | Lily Putnam |
| Yuki Shimoda | Mr. Asano's Secretary |
| Alan Mowbray | Captain Norcross |
| Lillian Adams | Mrs. Stein |
| Leon Alton | Ship Passenger |
| Monya Andre | Ship Passenger |
| Spencer Chan | Ship Passenger |
| Dick Cherney | Steward |
| Shirley Cytron | Neighbor |
| George DeNormand | Ship Passenger |
| James Gonzalez | Waiter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Mervyn LeRoy | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1962 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Color | Nominated |
| 1962 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy | Won |
| 1962 | Golden Globe | Best Actress - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1962 | Golden Globe | Best Film Promoting International Understanding | Won |
