Come See the Paradise
"In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America."
Originally released in 1990. Come See the Paradise is a drama/romance film. directed by Alan Parker. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, and Sab Shimono
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Jack McGurn
Tamlyn Tomita
as Lily Kawamura
Sab Shimono
as Mr. Kawamura
Brady Tsurutani
as Frankie Kawamura
Shizuko Hoshi
as Mrs. Kawamura
Stan Egi
as Charlie Kawamura
Ronald Yamamoto
as Harry Kawamura
Akemi Nishino
as Dulcie Kawamura
Naomi Nakano
as Joyce Kawamura
Elizabeth Gilliam
as Younger Mini McGann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Come See the Paradise about?
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...
Who directed Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise was directed by Alan Parker.
How long is Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Come See the Paradise released?
Come See the Paradise was released on August 17, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Come See the Paradise?
The main cast of Come See the Paradise includes Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani, Shizuko Hoshi.