Bridge to the Sun (1961)

Cast

• Carroll Baker - Gwen Terasaki
• James Shigeta - Hidenari Terasaki
• James Yagi - Hara
• Tetsuro Tamba - Jiro
• Hiroshi Tomono - Ishi
• Yoshiko Hiromura
• Sean Garrison - Fred Tyson
• Ruth Masters - Aunt Peggy
• Nori Elisabeth Hermann - Mako Terasaki
• Emi Florence Hirsch - Mako Terasaki

Screenplay

• Charles Kaufman (Screenplay)
• Gwendolen Terasaki (Original Story)

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

culture clash, world war ii, interracial marriage, foreign diplomat, eve of world war ii, pre-war, japanese politics, japanese diplomat, misogynist customs

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridge to the Sun about?

Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War II breaks out, they encounter animosity and trouble from both sides.

Who directed Bridge to the Sun?

Bridge to the Sun was directed by Étienne Périer.

Who stars in Bridge to the Sun?

Bridge to the Sun stars Carroll Baker, James Shigeta, James Yagi, Tetsuro Tamba, Hiroshi Tomono, Yoshiko Hiromura.

How long is Bridge to the Sun?

Bridge to the Sun has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).

What genre is Bridge to the Sun?

Bridge to the Sun is a Drama, Romance, War film.

Where was Bridge to the Sun produced?

Bridge to the Sun was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Bridge to the Sun?

The themes of Bridge to the Sun include: The Horror of War and Humanity.