{"product_id":"the-teahouse-of-the-august-moon-1956-mgm-classic-comedy-dvd-used","title":"The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956) — MGM Classic Comedy DVD — Used","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Teahouse of the August Moon (1956) — Classic MGM Comedy — DVD — Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn postwar Okinawa, well-meaning American military officers try to introduce democracy and modern ways to a small village, but their plans take an unexpected turn when the villagers have very different ideas about what their community needs. Captain Fisby (Glenn Ford), aided by his resourceful interpreter Sakini (Marlon Brando), finds himself helping the villagers build a teahouse instead of the schoolhouse his superiors expected. This satirical comedy explores cultural misunderstandings and the absurdities of military bureaucracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrincipal Cast \u0026amp; Crew\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarlon Brando — Sakini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlenn Ford — Captain Fisby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachiko Kyō — Lotus Blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEddie Albert — Captain McLean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaul Ford — Colonel Wainwright Purdy III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirector: Daniel Mann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the play by John Patrick and novel by Vern Sneider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHollywood Connections \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play by John Patrick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe play itself was adapted from Vern Sneider's 1951 novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarlon Brando plays Sakini, the village interpreter and narrator; the casting reflects a now-criticized Hollywood practice of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlenn Ford stars as the American officer whose assignment takes an unexpected turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaniel Mann also directed \u003cem\u003eCome Back, Little Sheba\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBUtterfield 8\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDVD Edition Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm: The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Classic Comedy \/ Satire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 012569793804\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used \/ Pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed DVD condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear. Original inserts are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A digital redemption code may be included with a used DVD, but its presence and validity are not guaranteed. Any included code may have been redeemed or expired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"loris-lots.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63679412371596,"sku":null,"price":6.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/1268\/6476\/files\/51zglbtd9-L.jpg?v=1793979389","url":"https:\/\/loris-lots.com\/products\/the-teahouse-of-the-august-moon-1956-mgm-classic-comedy-dvd-used","provider":"loris-lots.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}