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A Majority of One
A Majority of One

A Majority of One

That joyful hit of the stage is the big, bright delight of the screen !

Genres

ComedyDrama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

156 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

27 December 1961

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell

Bertha Jacoby

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Koichi Asano

Ray Danton

Ray Danton

Jerry Black

Madlyn Rhue

Madlyn Rhue

Alice Black

Mae Questel

Mae Questel

Essie Rubin

Marc Marno

Marc Marno

Eddie

Gary Vinson

Gary Vinson

Mr. McMillan

Sharon Hugueny

Sharon Hugueny

Bride

Frank Wilcox

Frank Wilcox

Noah Putnam

Francis De Sales

Francis De Sales

American Embassy Representative

Harriet E. MacGibbon

Harriet E. MacGibbon

Lily Putnam

Yuki Shimoda

Yuki Shimoda

Mr. Asano's Secretary

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

Captain Norcross

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