Three Stripes in the Sun
“The Amazing Story of the Fighting Sergeant... and a Girl in a Pink Kimono!”
Synopsis
A racist sergeant stationed in post-war Japan finds himself softening towards the children and falling for a local woman.
Top Cast
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Aldo Ray
Hugh O'Reilly
Philip Carey
Col. William Shepherd
Dick York
Cpl. Neeby Muhlendorf
Chuck Connors
Idaho Johnson
Camille Janclaire
Sister Genevieve
Heihachirō Ōkawa
Father Yoshida (as Henry Okawa)
Tatsuo Saitō
Konoya
Mitsuko Kimura
Yuko
Chiyaki
Chiyaki (uncredited)
Takeshi Kamikubo
Kanno (uncredited)
Tamao Nakamura
Satsumi (uncredited)
Teruko Ōmi
Yuko's mother (uncredited)
Kimiko Tachibana
Yuko's sister (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Murphy
- Original Score
- George Duning, Arthur Morton
- Original Title
- Three Stripes in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Murphy
Richard Murphy, Albert Duffy, E. J. Kahn Jr.
George Duning, Arthur Morton
Burnett Guffey
Charles Nelson
Fred Kohlmar
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Murphy
Director
Fred Kohlmar
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Charles Nelson
Editor
Richard Murphy
Screenplay
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Arthur Morton
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Stripes in the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Stripes in the Sun about?
A racist sergeant stationed in post-war Japan finds himself softening towards the children and falling for a local woman.
Who directed Three Stripes in the Sun?
Three Stripes in the Sun was directed by Richard Murphy.
Who stars in Three Stripes in the Sun?
The principal cast of Three Stripes in the Sun includes Aldo Ray, Philip Carey, Dick York, Chuck Connors, Camille Janclaire.
When was Three Stripes in the Sun released and how long is it?
Three Stripes in the Sun was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Stripes in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Stripes in the Sun was composed by George Duning, Arthur Morton.