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About 1957 film by Joshua Logan
Genres drama, romance
Directed by Joshua Logan
Written by Paul Osborn
Starring Marlon Brando, James Garner, Red Buttons, Miyoshi Umeki, Ricardo Montalbán, Martha Scott, James Stacy, Miiko Taka
Music Franz Waxman
Runtime 147 min
Country United States
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