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Sayonara is a
1957 film which tells the story of an American soldier who falls in
love with a Japanese girl during the
Korean War. It stars
Marlon Brando,
Patricia Owens,
James Garner,
Martha Scott,
Miiko Taka,
Miyoshi Umeki,
Red Buttons and
Ricardo Montalban.
The movie was adapted by
Paul Osborn from the novel by
James Michener. It was directed by
Joshua Logan.
It won
Academy Awards for
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Red Buttons),
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Miyoshi Umeki),
Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and
Best Sound. It was nominated for
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Marlon Brando),
Best Cinematography,
Best Director,
Best Film Editing,
Best Picture and
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
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