The Typhoon
Originally released in 1914. The Typhoon is a drama film. directed by Reginald Barker. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sessue Hayakawa, Gladys Brockwell, and Frank Borzage
Synopsis
Tokoramo, a Japanese diplomat on a mission to Paris, begins a love affair with Helene, a chorus girl, who subsequently rejects her American fiancé, Richard Bernisky. When the Japanese discover the affair, they try to force Tokoramo to end it, but Helene refuses to stop visiting him. One night, during one of her visits, Bernisky comes to Tokoramo's apartment and, while Helene hides, rebukes her to her lover. After Bernisky leaves, Tokoramo orders Helene out, but when he realizes his love for her, he calls her back. Suddenly, she rejects and insults him to the point that he strangles her. Tokoramo wants to confess his crime, but he must complete his work, and so his countrymen sacrifice a boy, Hironari, who pleads guilty to the murder and eventually is guillotined. In the end, Tokoramo also dies and his colleagues burn his valuable papers in order to protect Japan. -From the TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New York Motion Picture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Typhoon about?
Tokoramo, a Japanese diplomat on a mission to Paris, begins a love affair with Helene, a chorus girl, who subsequently rejects her American fiancé, Richard Bernisky. When the Japanese discover the...
Who directed The Typhoon?
The Typhoon was directed by Reginald Barker.
How long is The Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Typhoon released?
The Typhoon was released on October 10, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Typhoon?
The main cast of The Typhoon includes Sessue Hayakawa, Gladys Brockwell, Frank Borzage, Henry Kotani, Leona Hutton.