Bridge to the Sun
“Their love was a bridge between two worlds!”
Synopsis
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.
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Bridge to the SunOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Étienne Périer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kaufman
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Bridge to the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cité Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Étienne Périer
Charles Kaufman, Gwendolen Terasaki
Georges Auric
Marcel Weiss, William J. Kelly, Seiichi Kitsuke
Monique Isnardon, Robert Isnardon
Jacques Bar
Department Leadership Roster
Étienne Périer
Director
Charles Kaufman
Screenplay
Marcel Weiss
Director of Photography
William J. Kelly
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Seiichi Kitsuke
Director of Photography
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Jacques Bar
Producer
Robert Isnardon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridge to the Sun
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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?
The principal cast of Bridge to the Sun includes Carroll Baker, James Shigeta, James Yagi, Tetsuro Tamba, Hiroshi Tomono.
When was Bridge to the Sun released and how long is it?
Bridge to the Sun was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Bridge to the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bridge to the Sun was composed by Georges Auric.