Come See the Paradise(1990)
“In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.”
Overview
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.
Director
Alan Parker
Studio
20th Century Fox
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
Shyree Mezick
as Middle Mini McGann
Caroline Junko King
as Older Mini McGann
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch Come See the Paradise?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Come See the Paradise (1990).
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'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.
Who directed Come See the Paradise?▼
Come See the Paradise was directed by Alan Parker and released in 1990. It is a drama, romance, history film.
How long is Come See the Paradise?▼
Come See the Paradise has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in Come See the Paradise?▼
The cast of Come See the Paradise includes 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 and more.
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