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A Majority of One

Released Dec 27, 1961 2h 33m Comedy Drama List
67% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Since her beloved son was killed in World War II, Bertha Jacoby (Rosalind Russell) has nursed a grudge against the entire country of Japan. But when her son-in-law (Ray Danton) is offered a diplomatic position in Tokyo, he and her daughter (Madlyn Rhue) suggest she come and live with them. On the ship, the widowed Bertha tentatively makes friends with the courtly widower Koichi Asano (Alec Guinness). As the relationship blossoms, her daughter and son-in-law deal with their own prejudices.

Critics Reviews

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Variety Staff Variety An outstanding film. Oct 18, 2008 Full Review A.H. Weiler New York Times A wholly acceptable, truly heartwarming and entertaining affair despite its exotic ingredients. Sep 26, 2005 Full Review Louie Robinson Jet Magazine [A] fine, memorable motion picture. Jan 16, 2024 Full Review Robin Karney Radio Times Quite painful to behold. Rated: 1/5 Jan 8, 2018 Full Review TV Guide Danton and Rhue are good in nonsympathetic parts, and the whole film is amiable enough, but at a shade over two and a-half hours, it is far too long. Rated: 3/5 Jan 8, 2018 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Though well intentioned in message, Mervyn LeRoy's version of the popular stage play is overacted by Rosalind Russell as the Jewish widow and miscast with Alec Guinness as the Japanese businessman Rated: C+ Mar 23, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 02 hours: and 33 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a wonderful film. I have fallen in love with this film. I have a vhs copy of it & when i saw the front it looked like a silly screwball comedy. So i didn't think it was going to be any good but i was completely wrong it's wonderful Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review wer s tact, heroes facing tough choices, quiet but strong romantic motive, accurate portray of rather poisonous state mechanisms, nice interiors and costumes Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review steve d Terribly miscast undercutting any message it is trying to send. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member If you can ignore the miscasting, it's a charming movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member beautiful scenery and acting Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Since her beloved son was killed in World War II, Bertha Jacoby (Rosalind Russell) has nursed a grudge against the entire country of Japan. But when her son-in-law (Ray Danton) is offered a diplomatic position in Tokyo, he and her daughter (Madlyn Rhue) suggest she come and live with them. On the ship, the widowed Bertha tentatively makes friends with the courtly widower Koichi Asano (Alec Guinness). As the relationship blossoms, her daughter and son-in-law deal with their own prejudices.
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Mervyn LeRoy
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 27, 1961, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 18, 2009
Runtime
2h 33m