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La petite maison de thé

Original title: The Teahouse of the August Moon
  • 1956
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  • 2h 3m
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6.6/10
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Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, and Machiko Kyô in La petite maison de thé (1956)
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
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In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.

  • Director
    • Daniel Mann
  • Writers
    • John Patrick
    • Vern J. Sneider
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Glenn Ford
    • Machiko Kyô
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    4K
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    • Director
      • Daniel Mann
    • Writers
      • John Patrick
      • Vern J. Sneider
    • Stars
      • Marlon Brando
      • Glenn Ford
      • Machiko Kyô
    • 53User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations total

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Sakini
    Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford
    • Capt. Fisby
    Machiko Kyô
    Machiko Kyô
    • Lotus Blossom
    • (as Machiko Kyo)
    Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert
    • Capt. McLean
    Paul Ford
    Paul Ford
    • Col. Wainwright Purdy III
    Jun Negami
    • Mr. Seiko
    Nijiko Kiyokawa
    • Miss Higa Jiga
    Mitsuko Sawamura
    • Little Girl
    Harry Morgan
    Harry Morgan
    • Sgt. Gregovich
    • (as Henry {Harry} Morgan)
    Jane Chung
    • Woman
    Carlo Fiore
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    John Grayson
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Harvey Jr.
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Miyoshi Jingu
    • Old Woman on Jeep
    • (uncredited)
    Roger McGee
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Dansho Miyazaki
    • Sumata's Father
    • (uncredited)
    Minoru Nishida
    • Mr. Sumata
    • (uncredited)
    Aya Oyama
    • Daughter on Jeep
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Daniel Mann
    • Writers
      • John Patrick
      • Vern J. Sneider
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    User reviews53

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    elision10

    It's great -- but today both the Left and the Right would hate it

    This film made me realize how much we've lost as a country since the 1950s. According to Wikipedia at least, the book, play, and film were enormously popular for about 25 years, when political correctness set in, and liberals were oh-so-terribly aghast at Marlon Brando playing an Okinawan with a heavy accent. But it's Brando's character who is the most admirable in the movie -- sharp, perceptive, and cunning, but also warm, generous, and forgiving.

    All told, it's the Okinawans who come off well -- it is we Americans who seem rather ridiculous, with our notions of winning hearts and minds and spreading democracy. Remember that this film was made just ten years after WWII, when we were up against the Soviet Union, and democracy and "the American way" were at the heart of what we thought we were all about. But here is a film that completely satirizes, if not ridicules, all that, and yet it was enormously popular.

    Perhaps I'm looking at it through rose-tinted lenses -- there may well have been the Michael Savages and Rush Limbaughs of the day who inveighed against the Hollywood liberals seeking to undermine American resolve in the face of the Soviet threat and disgracing the memory of those who had died in WWII.

    But I think, more accurately, it was a time of greater American self- confidence, when we were able to laugh at ourselves more easily, and weren't terrified that this, that or another group might be ticked off.

    In short, this is a wise movie that should be seen by all those in power who have anything to do with how we conduct ourselves toward other nations and peoples -- as well as anyone who wants to see an entertaining but also educational film.
    8imauter

    Marlon Brando as Japanese?

    Casting Marlon Brando in this film as Sakini, a Japanese interpreter for American troops in post WW-II Japan is considered by many critics and film historians alike as one of the worst casting errors ever made in a film history. In my opinion, though, Marlon Brando is the one responsible for turning this quite an average film into a hillarious comedy. Yes, they really did it. With a little bit of make up and great effort from actor's part to learn Japanese mannerism and language in order to get an accent in his speech we have here Marlon Brando in his most unimaginable role. The rest of the cast is also quite good, namely Paul Ford as Colonel Waiwright Purdy III, a somehow cliche figure of stubborn, narrow minded US military officer and Glenn Ford by his side as Captain Fisby, for whom Brando's character Sakini ends up working as an interpreter and, of cause, unforgettable Machiko Kyo, as a spirited geisha, whom lovers of Japanese cinema must remember from Akira Kurosawa's films.

    Directed by Daniel Mann (Butterfield 8, Come Back, Little Sheba) and based on John Patrick's stage play that was a big hit on Broadway at it's time, The Teahouse of the August Moon is slow in parts and in terms of some aspects of the story considerably aged and outdated but still funny and entertaining movie. 8/10
    10EighthSense

    A gem!

    This movie was the first chance to see Marlon Brando in a truly comical role, not the "He Man"-unbelievably good! His accent, his body movements, the Japanese he spoke, hard to believe this was the same man who did the Waterfront.I really think he deserved an award for this role. These were a couple of the most enjoyable hours I've ever spent. Having lived in Okinawa, and familiar with the practical, down-to-earth people there, I enjoyed the movie that makes so much fun and caricatures narrow-mindedness and pompousness while exalting creativity, adaptation, and "what really matters". The movie does make fun of the narrow-mindedness of some Americans, and shows the Okinawans with respect and tenderness, as assertive, business-minded, resilient, and proud. A real quality movie, and I'm so glad I taped it from Turner Classic movies.10 out of 10.
    r-silvestri

    A great satire of the okinawan experience after WWII

    I have spent many years on Okinawa and am always amazed at Brando's ability to create a character (Sakini) that is true to the Okinawan character. I have watched it many times over and enjoy it every time. When I'm asked why I visit Okinawa so often, I usually loan them my copy of "Teahouse" and wait for a response. It is a story of a resilient and happy people who have retained their culture, through many invasions. Brando's monologue at the beginning and end of the film masterfully explains it all. The kids will like it and adults should get a laugh while watching the arrogant victors being steered to the Okinawan's needs in a hilarious manner. It's not quite history and it's not quite fantasy, but it's all good fun.
    7wiggy3056

    Brando great!

    For a guy who had some heavy duty roles,Waterfront,Sreetcar etc. this role was a real challenge for Brando and he is fabulous and steals movie although Glenn Ford is great too. This shows Brando's brilliance as an actor not that there was ever any doubt but this early in his career to take this comedic challenge shows his versatility. Is Glenn Ford ever bad? I don't think he gets the credit for all his talent. This movie probably could not be made today a victim of PC. Must have Asian play Asian and don't offend the the Japanese although the only people made to look like fool were the Americans which is fine with me because it's a comedy and people are suppose to look foolish. Never on, but caught on TCM.

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    • Trivia
      Production began with Louis Calhern playing Col. Purdy, but Calhern died after more than a month of filming. Paul Ford was quickly recruited, as he had created the role on Broadway, and this resulted a revived career for the lovable, irascible character actor.
    • Goofs
      While Fisby and Sakini are finishing up their first address to the villagers Sakini asks Fisby what time it is. He responds that it's a quarter to 5:00. But the sun is directly over their heads as if it were noon.
    • Quotes

      Sakini: Pain make man think. Thought make man wise. Wisdom make life endurable.

    • Connections
      Featured in Okinawa: Keystone of the Pacific (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      Sakura Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
      (uncredited)

      Written and Arranged by Kikuko Kanai

      Sung by Lotus Blossom

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1957 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Teahouse of the August Moon
    • Filming locations
      • Yamashiro Restaurant - 1999 N. Sycamore Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $3,926,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo

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