The Teahouse of the August Moon_
"All The Riotous Fun Of The Prize-Winning Stage Comedy!"
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
Starring
Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Eddie Albert
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Teahouse of the August Moon was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
The Teahouse of the August Moon is a Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 3m.
CAST (20)
Marlon Brando
Sakini
Glenn Ford
Captain Fisby
Eddie Albert
Captain McLean
Paul Ford
Wainwright Purdy III
Machiko Kyō
Lotus Blossom
Harry Morgan
Sergeant Gregovich
Jun Negami
Mr. Seiko
Nijiko Kiyokawa
Miss Higa Jiga
MS
Mitsuko Sawamura
Little Girl
CF
Carlo Fiore
Soldier (uncredited)
CF
Carlo Fiore
Soldier (uncredited)
HH
Harry Harvey Jr.
Soldier (uncredited)
MJ
Miyoshi Jingu
Old Woman on Jeep (uncredited)
RM
Roger McGee
Soldier (uncredited)
DM
Dansho Miyazaki
Sumata's Father (uncredited)
MN
Minoru Nishida
Mr. Sumata (uncredited)
AO
Aya Oyama
Daughter on Jeep (uncredited)
KS
Kichizaemon Sarumaru
Mr. Hokaida (uncredited)
ST
Shichizo Takeda
Ancient Man (uncredited)
FT
Frank Tokunaga
Mr. Omura (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Teahouse of the August Moon about?
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
How long is The Teahouse of the August Moon?
The Teahouse of the August Moon has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who stars in The Teahouse of the August Moon?
The cast of The Teahouse of the August Moon includes Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Eddie Albert, Paul Ford, Machiko Kyō.
What is the rating of The Teahouse of the August Moon?
The Teahouse of the August Moon has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 44 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy