Okinawa 1946, occupied by American troops whose assignment is to bring democracy to the inhabitants. The captain in charge, Captain Fisby (Glenn Ford), is a well-meaning but inept loser, and faces a wily Okinawan interpreter, Sakini (Marlon Brando), and a determined geisha girl, Lotus Blossom (Machiko Kyo), along with villagers who know how to take advantage of foreign occupation!.
General Note
"Made in Japan and Hollywood, U. S. A., by Metro Goldwyn Mayer".
Based on the book by Vern J. Sneider and the play by John Patrick.
Originally released as a motion picture by Metro Goldwyn Mayer in 1956.
Special features: Vintage featurette Operation Teahouse; Marlon Brando movie trailer gallery.