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Bridge to the Sun

1961Movie1 h 53 min

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–77%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–77%

Summary

Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War II breaks out, they encounter animosity and trouble from both sides.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Étienne Périer
Written by
Charles Kaufman
Produced by
Jacques Bar
Music by
Georges Auric

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Facts

October 17, 1961 · 1 h 53 min · Drama, Romance, War

Released
October 17, 1961
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States, France
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Geisha, Toplessness from the Back, Based on a True Story +9

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Bridge to the Sun?"

Questions about Bridge to the Sun

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Where can I stream Bridge to the Sun?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bridge to the Sun from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Bridge to the Sun worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

What tropes does Bridge to the Sun use?

GeishaToplessness from the BackBased on a True StoryCut Phone LinesTokyo RoseReality Has No SubtitlesHands-On ApproachBittersweet EndingBeneath NoticeCulture ClashCoincidental BroadcastStock Footageand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Geisha, Toplessness from the Back, and Based on a True Story.