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Cast
Hisaya Morishige
as Kazama Keinosuke (President)
Keiju Kobayashi
as Nakamura Hiroshi (Chief Secretary)
Daisuke Katō
as Oshima Gentaro (Executive Director)
Norihei Miki
as Chinda Bunjiro (Sales Manager)
Michiyo Aratama
as Kiyoko (Madam of Sakura-tei, Hawaii)
Frankie Sakai
as George Okitsu (3rd-gen Japanese American)
Yōko Fujiyama
as Aida Harue (Store Announcer)
Asami Kuji
as Kazama Sachiko (Keinosuke’s Wife)
Mitsuko Kusabue
as Mayako (Bar Madam)
Machiko Naka
as Megumi (Keinosuke’s Eldest Daughter)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1963
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes1
DirectorShūe Matsubayashi
WritersRyōzō Kasahara
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As3 Gents In Hawaii
About 3 Gents In Hawaii
Executives from a Japanese department store travel to Hawaii to acquire land for expansion but become entangled in romantic distractions and miscommunication. By the time they act, the property is lost to a rival, forcing an abrupt return to Tokyo and uncertain outcomes.
Directed by Shūe Matsubayashi, 3 Gents In Hawaii leans on a strong ensemble — Hisaya Morishige, Keiju Kobayashi, Daisuke Katō — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1963.
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