A Majority of One
“That joyful hit of the stage is the big, bright delight of the screen !”
Synopsis
A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.
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Rosalind Russell
Bertha Jacoby
Alec Guinness
Koichi Asano
Ray Danton
Jerry Black
Madlyn Rhue
Alice Black
Mae Questel
Essie Rubin
Marc Marno
Eddie
Gary Vinson
Mr. McMillan
Sharon Hugueny
Bride
Frank Wilcox
Noah Putnam
Francis De Sales
American Embassy Representative
Harriet E. MacGibbon
Lily Putnam
Yuki Shimoda
Mr. Asano's Secretary
Alan Mowbray
Captain Norcross
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Spigelgass
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- A Majority of One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Mervyn LeRoy Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Leonard Spigelgass
Max Steiner
Harry Stradling Sr.
Philip W. Anderson
Mervyn LeRoy
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Spigelgass
Screenplay
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Majority of One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Majority of One about?
A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.
Who directed A Majority of One?
A Majority of One was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in A Majority of One?
The principal cast of A Majority of One includes Rosalind Russell, Alec Guinness, Ray Danton, Madlyn Rhue, Mae Questel.
When was A Majority of One released and how long is it?
A Majority of One was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Majority of One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Majority of One was composed by Max Steiner.