Three Stripes in the Sun

Three Stripes in the Sun

The Amazing Story of the Fighting Sergeant... and a Girl in a Pink Kimono!

1955 · 93 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance, War

A racist sergeant stationed in post-war Japan finds himself softening towards the children and falling for a local woman.

Directed by Richard Murphy · Written by Richard Murphy

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