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Come See the Paradise

Come See the Paradise

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

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Come See the Paradise
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, History
  • Release Date: 1990-08-17
  • Runtime: 133 minutes
  • Rating: 6.175/10 (57 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.781
  • Languages: English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

as Jack McGurn

Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn Tomita

as Lily Kawamura

Sab Shimono

Sab Shimono

as Mr. Kawamura

Brady Tsurutani

Brady Tsurutani

as Frankie Kawamura

Shizuko Hoshi

Shizuko Hoshi

as Mrs. Kawamura

Stan Egi

Stan Egi

as Charlie Kawamura

Ronald Yamamoto

Ronald Yamamoto

as Harry Kawamura

Akemi Nishino

Akemi Nishino

as Dulcie Kawamura

Naomi Nakano

Naomi Nakano

as Joyce Kawamura

Elizabeth Gilliam

Elizabeth Gilliam

as Younger Mini McGann

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Come See the Paradise

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Keywords

new york cityworld war iiforbidden loveloveinterracial marriage1940s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Come See the Paradise?

Come See the Paradise is a Drama, Romance, History movie directed by . It was released on 1990-08-17.

Who are the main actors in Come See the Paradise?

The main cast includes Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani, Shizuko Hoshi, .

Where can I watch Come See the Paradise online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Come See the Paradise is available.

Is Come See the Paradise based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Come See the Paradise?

Come See the Paradise has an IMDb rating of 6.175/10 based on 57 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Come See the Paradise?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Come See the Paradise?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Come See the Paradise filmed?

Come See the Paradise was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Come See the Paradise?

The total runtime of Come See the Paradise is 133 minutes.

Is Come See the Paradise suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Come See the Paradise?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Come See the Paradise.

Does Come See the Paradise have a post-credit scene?

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