A Majority of One is a movie released in 1961. This film, which was well-received for its moving story, tells the tale of a Japanese businessman befriending a widow from Brooklyn. The story unfolds with behind-the-scenes facts and untold stories from the movie’s filming.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of this movie took place predominantly at the Warner Brothers Burbank Studios, located at 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, United States. Some scenes were also shot in Tokyo, Japan. The filming began on March 30, 1961.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rosalind Russell | Bertha Jacoby |
| Alec Guinness | Koichi Asano |
| Ray Danton | Jerry Black |
| Madlyn Rhue | Alice Black |
| Marc Marno | Eddie |
| Gary Vinson | Mr. McMillan |
| Sharon Hugueny | Bride |
| Frank Wilcox | Noah Putnam |
| Francis De Sales | American Embassy Representative |
| Yuki Shimoda | Mr. Asano’s Secretary |
| Alan Mowbray | Captain Norcross |
| Lillian Adams | Mrs. Stein (uncredited) |
| Leon Alton | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Monya Andre | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Mary Chan | Spectator at Disembarkation (uncredited) |
| Spencer Chan | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Dick Cherney | Steward (uncredited) |
| Shirley Cytron | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| George DeNormand | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| James Gonzalez | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Dale Ishimoto | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| Freda Jones | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Paul King | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Tsuruko Kobayashi | Mr. Asano’s Daughter-in-Law (uncredited) |
| Leota Lorraine | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| William Meader | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Belle Mitchell | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Ernesto Molinari | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Jack Mower | U.S. Ambassador (uncredited) |
| Forbes Murray | U.S. Ambassador (uncredited) |
| Murray Pollack | U.S. Ambassador (uncredited) |
| Paul Power | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| John Roy | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Robert Shield | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | U.S. Ambassador (uncredited) |
| Arlen Stuart | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Joan Swift | Airline Stewardess (uncredited) |
| George Takei | Mr. Asano’s Son (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a sweet story about tolerance, kindness, and forgiveness.
- The movie was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and written by Leonard Spigelgass. The lead roles were played by Rosalind Russell and Alec Guinness.
- The movie received a nomination for an Oscar and had three wins and three additional nominations.
- This film is a blend of different genres – Drama, Comedy, Family, and Romance. The runtime of the movie is 156 minutes.
- The movie has some goofs. For instance, the steering wheel of the taxi cab is on the wrong side.
- There are some fun quotes from the movie as well. Koichi Asano, one of the characters, finds the hardest word in the English language to be “lollipop”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Tokyo, Japan
- Latitude: 35.6764225
- Longitude: 139.650027
- Place ID: ChIJ51cu8IcbXWARiRtXIothAS4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tokyo, Japan
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
