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A Majority of One is a 1961 American comedy film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Rosalind Russell and Alec Guinness. It was adapted from the play of the same name by Leonard Spigelgass, which was a Broadway hit in the 1959-1960 season, starring Gertrude Berg and Cedric Hardwicke.
A Majority of One: Directed by Mervyn LeRoy. With Rosalind Russell, Alec Guinness, Ray Danton, Madlyn Rhue. A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow.
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- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Mervyn LeRoy
- 1962-09-03
The play is a comedy concerning racial prejudice involving Mrs. Jacoby, a Jewish widow from Brooklyn, New York and Koichi Asano, a millionaire widower from Tokyo. Mrs. Jacoby is sailing to Japan with her daughter and foreign service officer son-in-law who is being posted to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. She still considers the country the enemy ...
- Leonard Spigelgass
- 1959
A comedy drama film about a Jewish widow who falls in love with a Japanese widower in post-war Japan. See critics and audience ratings, cast and crew, photos, and more information on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Rosalind Russell
- Mervyn Leroy
- Comedy, Drama
A comedy-drama film based on a play about a Jewish widow who falls in love with a Japanese businessman. Learn more about the cast, crew, awards, and reviews of this classic romance.
- Mervyn Leroy, Gil Kissel
- Rosalind Russell
May 29, 2024 · A Majority Of One (1961) Set in the post-WWII era, this is a gentle love story about a Japanese widower and an American Jewish widow. Before a happy ending, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness, and forgiveness. Cast: Alec Guiness, Rosalind Russell, Ray Danton, Madlyn Rue, Marc Marno, George Takei.
A romantic comedy about a Jewish widow and a Japanese businessman who fall in love on a ship to Tokyo. They face cultural and political challenges as they navigate their relationship and the diplomatic negotiations.
