Come See the Paradise
“In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.”
Synopsis
In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-11
Top Cast
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Dennis Quaid
Jack McGurn
Tamlyn Tomita
Lily Kawamura
Sab Shimono
Mr. Kawamura
Brady Tsurutani
Frankie Kawamura
Shizuko Hoshi
Mrs. Kawamura
Stan Egi
Charlie Kawamura
Ronald Yamamoto
Harry Kawamura
Akemi Nishino
Dulcie Kawamura
Naomi Nakano
Joyce Kawamura
Elizabeth Gilliam
Younger Mini McGann
Shyree Mezick
Middle Mini McGann
Caroline Junko King
Older Mini McGann
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Augie Farrell
Colm Meaney
Gerry McGurn
Becky Ann Baker
Marge McGurn
John Finnegan
Brennan
Takamuro Ikeguchi
Mr. Fujiuka
Danny Kamekona
Mr. Nishikawa
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Parker
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Come See the Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Parker
Alan Parker
Randy Edelman
Michael Seresin
Gerry Hambling
Robert F. Colesberry
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Parker
Director
Alan Parker
Writer
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Michael Seresin
Director of Photography
Gerry Hambling
Editor
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
Robert F. Colesberry
Producer
Molly Maginnis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Come See the Paradise
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What is Come See the Paradise about?
In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
Who directed Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise was directed by Alan Parker.
Who stars in Come See the Paradise?
The principal cast of Come See the Paradise includes Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani, Shizuko Hoshi.
When was Come See the Paradise released and how long is it?
Come See the Paradise was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Come See the Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Come See the Paradise was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).