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A Majority of One(1961)
Status: Released
Date: 1961-12-27
57%
15 Votes
Time: 2h 36m
That joyful hit of the stage is the big, bright delight of the screen !
Overview:
A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: A Majority of One
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rosalind Russell
Bertha Jacoby
Alec Guinness
Koichi Asano
Ray Danton
Jerry Black
Madlyn Rhue
Alice Black
Mae Questel
Essie Rubin
Gary Vinson
Mr. McMillan
Sharon Hugueny
Bride
Frank Wilcox
Noah Putnam
Francis De Sales
American Embassy Representative
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Overview
A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.
Release Date
1961-12-27
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5.7
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
That joyful hit of the stage is the big, bright delight of the screen !
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