Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Machiko Kyo, Eddie Albert, Paul Ford. Based on the book by Vern J. Sneider and the play by John Patrick. Originally released as a motion picture in 1956. Special features: Vintage featurette Operation Teahouse; Marlon Brando movie trailer gallery.
Summary:
Okinawa 1946- occupied by American troops whose assignment is to bring democracy to the inhabitants. The captain in charge is a well-meaning but inept loser, and faces a wily oriental interpreter and a determined geisha girl, along with villagers who know how to take advantage of foreign occupation!
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