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title: "Teahouse of the August Moon, The (1956)"
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# Teahouse of the August Moon, The (1956)

**Brand:** marlon brandoglenn forddaniel mann
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## Description

The American military knows just what a post-World War II Okinawa village needs: schools, rules and a Ladies' League for Democratic Action. Thank you oh so much, reply the villagers, but here's what we really need: a teahouse, complete with geishas. West vs. East, conquerors vs. conquered. Guess who wins. "Serious actor" Marlon Brando displayed his versatility by getting laughs (lots of 'em!) in this comic delight based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play and costarring two top-model Fords: Hollywood star Glenn and stage star Paul, the latter re-creating his Broadway role. Brando's interpreter Sakini, with more smart maneuvers than Admiral Halsey and his fleet, keeps the construction of both the teahouse and the plot moving at a merry clip. Welcome to the Teahouse, where comedy is served.

## Product Details

- **Genre:** Comedy
- **Format:** NTSC, Subtitled
- **Contributor:** Daniel Mann, Eddie Albert, Glenn Ford, Harry Morgan, Jun Negami, Machiko Kyô, Marlon Brando, Mitsuko Sawamura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Paul Ford
- **Language:** English
- **Number Of Discs:** 1

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Very funny movie
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023*

this is a very funny movie and will be enjoying it for years to come.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Geisha Story
  

*by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2007*

I first saw this film when I was 9 or 10, at a time when I was already a bit of a Japanophile, and vaguely aware of geisha because of a beautiful music box I got one Christmas that had a tiny dancing geisha inside, and so when Lotus Blossum (the wonderful Machiko Kyo, who has played opposite such greats as Toshiro Mifune) wore her lovely lavendar kimono with the purple parasol, and later danced in the Tobiki Teahouse, it was one of the most magical things I had ever seen, and began my lifelong fascination with geisha.This charming, often under-rated movie is set in post-war Okinawa, which looks in this film as if it was still lost in time (I half expect to see the blind swordsman, Zatoichi, comning down the road).  The main lesson being taught, I suppose, is that people like Col.Purdy see the world in a very narrow perspective and wanted to squeeze his little bit of conquered Japan into his own image.  He is a bureaucrat who doesn't understand the Army, doesn't understand Japan, and doesn't seem to understand anything that rocks his little boat.  And even though the hard work of Captain Fisby and the people of Tobiki in restoring their village is succeeding beyond anyone's wildest dreams, Purdy nearly destroys it to make it conform to his obtuse reality.The kudos of this film go to Glenn Ford, Eddie Albert, and Machiko Kyo for unforgetable characters, and Brando is likable as a Japanese gofer, even if he still looks and sounds like Brando beneath the makeup.  It is not one of his best roles, but it is still fun to watch.Minor quibbles:Why does Lotus Blossom wear her geta and zori indoors, and why does Brando slip several times and call her a "Gee-sha girl" unless he is catering to the name occupational troops ignorantly gave to hookers pretending to be geisha?  That doesn't make sense since he does his best to explain to Fisby what a geisha actually is.  I would also like to know more about Lotus Blossom, where she came from, why she was in Okinawa at all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    The Teahouse of the August Moon
  

*by H***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2007*

ESSENTIAL MOVIE!!! This movie stars Marlon Brando & Glenn Ford. It's a tour-de-force for Brando in a rare comedic performance. I've never been a fan of Brando but he is excellent in this movie. If you have ever doubted his acting ability then you need to see this in which he portrays an Okinawan(!) &, yes, his makeup includes the slanting of the eyes. Glenn Ford is also excellent in a comedic role which he proved to be very adept at & would do many more times following this movie.The movie takes place in Okinawa immediately following the end of WWII. The American occupation force is there to assist the Okinawans in their rebuilding effort; & this is where the conflict of cultures comes in, the Okinawans have their own ideas in contrast with what the Americans have in mind. Brando shines as the scheming Sakini, a hustler without peer. Glenn Ford is the harried local commanding officer who's a misfit not in line with his superior officers. The movie also has two excellent co-stars: Paul Ford & Eddie Albert. Paul Ford reprises his role from the Broadway play of the same name.The DVD does have bonus features that includes the featurette "Operation Teahouse" & a Marlon Brando Trailer gallery. The Buyer should know this DVD version comes from a Marlon Brando set that has been broken up for individual sale. I'm ambivalent about that but the sellers are now charging way too much for this. I was lucky, I didn't pay anywhere near the exorbitant prices that are now reflected by the sellers. This is one of the best comedies ever done & most should at least want to see it or own it. But, honestly, not at the prices they are now charging.

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