A Girl Named Tamiko
“He was half Oriental...but he used the women of two continents WITHOUT SHAME OR GUILT!”
Synopsis
A photographer based in Tokyo, who's in love with local beauty Tamiko, begins to court an embassy official so she can help him gain entry into the United States.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Kirkbride, Edward Anhalt
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- A Girl Named Tamiko
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Ronald Kirkbride, Edward Anhalt
Elmer Bernstein
Charles Lang
Warren Low
Joseph H. Hazen, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
John Sturges
Director
Edward Anhalt
Writer
Joseph H. Hazen
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Warren Low
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Girl Named Tamiko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Girl Named Tamiko about?
A photographer based in Tokyo, who's in love with local beauty Tamiko, begins to court an embassy official so she can help him gain entry into the United States.
Who directed A Girl Named Tamiko?
A Girl Named Tamiko was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in A Girl Named Tamiko?
The principal cast of A Girl Named Tamiko includes Laurence Harvey, France Nuyen, Martha Hyer, Miyoshi Umeki, Gary Merrill.
When was A Girl Named Tamiko released and how long is it?
A Girl Named Tamiko was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for A Girl Named Tamiko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Girl Named Tamiko was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is A Girl Named Tamiko based on a book or true story?
A Girl Named Tamiko is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ronald Kirkbride".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Girl Named Tamiko?
A Girl Named Tamiko holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).