The Teahouse of the August Moon (film)
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| Directed by | Daniel Mann |
| Written by | John Patrick |
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| Produced by | Jack Cummings |
| Starring | Marlon Brando Glenn Ford Machiko Kyō Eddie Albert |
| Cinematography | John Alton Russell Harlan |
| Edited by | Harold F. Kress |
| Music by | Saul Chaplin |
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| Distributed by | Loew's Inc. |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English Japanese |
| Budget | $3,926,000 |
| Box office | $8,925,000 |
The Teahouse of the August Moon is a 1956 American comedy film directed by Daniel Mann, and starring Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Machiko Kyō, Eddie Albert, and Paul Ford. It is adapted by John Patrick from his 1953 play, in turn based on the 1951 novel by Vern J. Sneider. The film satirizes the U.S. occupation and Americanization of the island of Okinawa following the end of World War II in 1945.
The film premiered in Los Angeles on November 20, 1956. It was nominated for six Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for both Brando and Ford, and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Kyō (her only non-Japanese film role). It was also nominated for the Golden Bear at the 7th Berlin International Film Festival.