Cast: Miiko Taka

Direction Joshua Logan

Cast Marlon Brando · Miiko Taka · Red Buttons · Miyoshi Umeki

Synopsis Sayonara (1957) follows the story of an American airman, portrayed by Marlon Brando, who is stationed in Japan during the Korean War. While on leave, he realizes that his long-term relationship with his fiancée back home has deteriorated. As he...

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Cary Grant · Samantha Eggar · Jim Hutton · John Standing

Synopsis Walk Don't Run (1966) follows Cary Grant as he lands in Tokyo during the bustling Olympic week, only to find that all hotel accommodations are fully booked. In a stroke of luck, he spots a notice on the embassy bulletin...

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast James Garner · Dick Van Dyke · Miiko Taka · Elke Sommer

Synopsis The Art of Love (1965) follows the story of Paul Sloan, a struggling painter portrayed by Dick Van Dyke, who grapples with the lack of recognition for his artwork. His art dealer reveals a grim truth: an artist's work gains...

Direction Jeremy Kagan

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Susan Anspach · Bonnie Bedelia · John Lithgow

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Scott Glenn · Toshirô Mifune · Donna Kei Benz · Atsuo Nakamura

Synopsis The Challenge (1982) follows the journey of a struggling American pugilist who finds himself entangled in a bitter dispute between two Japanese siblings. The narrative unfolds as the boxer navigates the complexities of this conflict, blending elements of sports drama...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Peter Finch · Liv Ullmann · Sally Kellerman · George Kennedy

Synopsis Lost Horizon (1973) presents a reimagining of James Hilton's iconic narrative about a hidden utopia, set against a backdrop of musical interludes and pop tunes by Burt Bacharach. As a group of Europeans flee the turmoil of war-torn China, their...

Direction Byron Haskin

Cast George Hamilton · Suzanne Pleshette · Richard Carlson · Yvonne De Carlo

Synopsis The Power (1968) follows a unique and chilling narrative where individuals from a specialized project team are systematically eliminated through telekinesis—the extraordinary ability to manipulate objects with the mind. The urgent mission is to identify the culprit among the surviving...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast David Niven · Toshirô Mifune · Hardy Krüger · Ando

Synopsis Paper Tiger (1975) follows the story of a meticulous and reserved Englishman who takes on the role of tutor for the son of a Japanese ambassador. His world is turned upside down when he and his young charge are abruptly...

Direction Jack Arnold

Cast Bob Hope · Michèle Mercier · Elga Andersen · Yvonne De Carlo

Synopsis A Global Affair (1964) follows the intriguing story that unfolds when an infant is mysteriously left inside the United Nations headquarters. The plot thickens as an American diplomat, tasked with representing the UN, is thrust into the challenge of determining...

Direction Edward L. Cahn

Cast Ron Foster · Miiko Taka · Norman Alden · John Clarke

Synopsis Operation Bottleneck (1961) follows the thrilling escapades of two American soldiers who enlist the help of a pair of daring women to disrupt enemy supply lines. The soldiers, along with their new allies, embark on a daring mission to sabotage...

Direction Steve Gethers

Cast LeVar Burton · Ossie Davis · Dolph Sweet · Chick Vennera

Synopsis Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977) follows the journey of a young individual from an urban ghetto who feels trapped in his surroundings and doubts his ability to achieve anything meaningful. His life takes a transformative turn when he...

Direction Jeremy Kagan

Cast Khigh Dhiegh · Oh Soon-tek · Miiko Taka · Irene Tsu

Synopsis Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders (TV) (1974) is set in 7th century China, where Judge Dee and his three wives find themselves in a Taoist monastery for the night while en route to a provincial center. The secluded monastery...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Glenn Ford · Donald O´Connor · Miiko Taka · James Shigeta

Synopsis Cry for Happy (1961) follows the story of a U.S. Navy photographic unit that establishes its base in a traditional Tokyo geisha house. The film delves into the cultural exchange and personal dynamics that unfold as the American sailors interact...