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:Sayōnara is Japanese for 'goodbye'. ----

Sayonara is a 1957 film which tells the story of an American soldier during the Korean War. It was adapted by Paul Osborn from the novel by James Michener. Produced by William Goetz, it was directed by Joshua Logan.

The soldier, who went to Kobe, Japan through Itami Air Force Base (now Osaka International Airport), falls in love with a Japanese girl.

Cast

Marlon Brando
- Maj. Lloyd 'Ace' Gruver, USAF
Patricia Owens - Eileen Webster
James Garner
- Capt. Mike Bailey, USMC
Martha Scott
- Mrs. Webster
Miiko Taka - Hana-ogi
Miyoshi Umeki
- Katsumi Kelly
Red Buttons
- Airman Joe Kelly
Kent Smith
- Lt. Gen. Mark Webster
Reiko Kuba - Fumiko-san
Soo Yong - Teruko-san
Ricardo Montalban - Nakamura

Awards

Sayonara won an Academy Award for

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
(Red Buttons)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
(Miyoshi Umeki)
Best Art Direction-Set Decoration
Best Sound

It was also nominated for

Best Actor in a Leading Role
(Marlon Brando)
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Film Editing
Best Picture
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

Category:1957 films Category:American films shot in Japan Category:Korean War films Category:Best Actor Oscar Nominee (film) Category:Best Picture Oscar Nominee Category:Best Supporting Actor Oscar (film) Category:Best Supporting Actress Oscar (film)

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