Visas and Virtue
“A short film inspired by the true story of Chiune Sugihara”
Synopsis
Europe, 1940. For thousands of Jews, a Japanese diplomat and his wife defy Tokyo and the Nazis, and offer visas, for life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Tashima
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Tashima, Tom Donaldson
- Original Score
- Scott Nagatani
- Original Title
- Visas and Virtue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Cedar Grove Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Tashima
Chris Tashima, Tom Donaldson
Scott Nagatani
Hiro Narita
Irvin Paik
Chris Donahue, Tim Toyama
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Tashima
Director
Chris Donahue
Producer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Irvin Paik
Editor
Yuki Nakamura
Production Design
Naomi Yoshida Rodriguez
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Visas and Virtue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Visas and Virtue about?
Europe, 1940. For thousands of Jews, a Japanese diplomat and his wife defy Tokyo and the Nazis, and offer visas, for life.
Who directed Visas and Virtue?
Visas and Virtue was directed by Chris Tashima.
Who stars in Visas and Virtue?
The principal cast of Visas and Virtue includes Chris Tashima, Susan Fukuda, Diana Georger, Lawrence Craig, Shizuko Hoshi.
When was Visas and Virtue released and how long is it?
Visas and Virtue was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Visas and Virtue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Visas and Virtue was composed by Scott Nagatani.