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Come See the Paradise (1990)

In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.

  • Aug 17, 1990
  • 2h 13m
  • R

6.2/10

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60 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Come See the Paradise is a 1990 drama and romance film directed by Alan Parker. Its leading cast includes Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita and Sab Shimono. It runs for 2 hours 13 minutes.

Synopsis

In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 13 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 60 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Dennis Quaid Jack McGurn
  • Tamlyn Tomita Lily Kawamura
  • Sab Shimono Mr. Kawamura
  • Brady Tsurutani Frankie Kawamura
  • Shizuko Hoshi Mrs. Kawamura
  • Stan Egi Charlie Kawamura
  • Ronald Yamamoto Harry Kawamura
  • Akemi Nishino Dulcie Kawamura
  • Naomi Nakano Joyce Kawamura
  • Elizabeth Gilliam Younger Mini McGann
  • Shyree Mezick Middle Mini McGann
  • Caroline Junko King Older Mini McGann
  • Pruitt Taylor Vince Augie Farrell
  • Colm Meaney Gerry McGurn
  • Becky Ann Baker Marge McGurn
  • John Finnegan Brennan
  • Takamuro Ikeguchi Mr. Fujiuka
  • Danny Kamekona Mr. Nishikawa

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