Escapade in Japan


Escapade in Japan is a 1957 American family adventure film. It was directed by Arthur Lubin and starred Teresa Wright, Cameron Mitchell, Jon Provost and Roger Nakagawa.
It also featured an early appearance of Clint Eastwood as a pilot.

Synopsis

After his plane goes down, an American boy is rescued from the sea by a Japanese fisherman and his family. When police arrive in the village, the fisherman's son fears that they have done something wrong. He and the American boy go on the run. They meet interesting people and have many adventures, travelling across the country and eluding the police, who are searching for the American boy.

Cast

The film was announced in May 1956 by RKO, who were expanding their operations. In June, RKO president William Dozier assigned the project to Arthur Lubin to produce and direct. Lubin had just signed a contract with the studio following The First Travelling Saleslady. He left for Tokyo and filming began 1 October.
Roger Nagawara was discovered in the American School in Japan. Jonn Provost was cast as the American boy.
RKO executive Arthur Siteman died of a heart attack while making the film in Japan.

Reception

The Los Angeles Times described it as "a delightful tour through Japan." The New York Times said it was "simple but delightful."