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A Girl Named Tamiko (1962): Cast

A Girl Named Tamiko (1962) movie poster

A Girl Named Tamiko is a 1962 drama directed by John Sturges, starring France Nuyen as Tamiko, Lee Patrick and Steve Brodie. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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A Girl Named Tamiko (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
John Sturges
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Girl Named Tamiko About?

The premise of A Girl Named Tamiko without spoilers.

A half‑Asian photographer living in Tokyo falls for the striking Tamiko, but his ambitions lead him to exploit the women of two continents without remorse. To secure a visa for the United States, he begins courting an embassy official, using the relationship as a means to enter America.

A Girl Named Tamiko Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • 1960s
  • east asia
  • asia
  • american
  • women
  • photographer
  • eurasian
  • visa
  • japanese woman
  • japan
  • man in love with two women
  • geisha
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  • reporter
  • mistress
  • painter
  • buddhist temple
  • librarian
  • expatriate
  • businessman
  • hostess
  • ambition
  • art dealer
  • american woman
  • american consulate
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

A Girl Named Tamiko Cast & Characters

France Nuyen leads the cast as Tamiko, with Lee Patrick as Mary Hatten and Steve Brodie as James Hatten. Directed by John Sturges; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Girl Named Tamiko

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Cars

Cars in A Girl Named Tamiko

10 cars on screen, including the Honda Super Cub and the 1953 Daimler Conquest MkI.

All 10 cars
  • Honda Super Cub in A Girl Named Tamiko Honda Super Cub Important role
  • 1953 Daimler Conquest MkI in A Girl Named Tamiko 1953 Daimler Conquest MkI Minor role
  • 1961 Datsun Bluebird in A Girl Named Tamiko 1961 Datsun Bluebird Minor role
  • 1954 Ford Customline Country Sedan in A Girl Named Tamiko 1954 Ford Customline Country Sedan Minor role

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FAQ

A Girl Named Tamiko FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Girl Named Tamiko, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Girl Named Tamiko?

A Girl Named Tamiko runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was A Girl Named Tamiko released?

A Girl Named Tamiko was released on December 27, 1962.

Who directed A Girl Named Tamiko?

A Girl Named Tamiko was directed by John Sturges.

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Who is in the cast of A Girl Named Tamiko?

A Girl Named Tamiko stars France Nuyen as Tamiko, Lee Patrick as Mary Hatten and Steve Brodie as James Hatten, among 11 credited actors.

Does A Girl Named Tamiko have a post-credit scene?

No. A Girl Named Tamiko has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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