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Walk, Don't Run Reviews

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"I wouldn't know what to do in the bathroom all day!"
In 1966, Cary Grant retired from his distinguished 34-year acting career after starring in the lighthearted romantic comedy "Walk, Don't Run". Set in Tokyo, Japan during the 1964 Olympics, Sir William Rutland (Cary Grant, 1904-1986), a very wealthy British industrialist, arrived in Tokyo two days ahead of schedule and the lavish Okura Hotel (where he is supposed to stay) has no rooms available. In fact, the Olympics have placed a giant "no vacancy" sign across the entire city of Tokyo. Frustrated, William goes to the British Embassy to seek out assistance in locating a room. There, he is seen by the snobbish & indifferent Julius P. Haversack (John Standing) whose attitude changes towards Sir William upon discovering who Sir William is. Sir William wanders out of Mr. Haversack's office and finds a bulletin board with a advertisement to share an apartment. Desperate to have a place to sleep, Sir William grabs the advertisement and travels to its address. Upon arriving, the woman who rents the apartment, Christine Easton (Samantha Eggar), doesn't want to share her apartment with a man, but is unable to convince Sir William to leave and reluctantly allows him to stay. The following day, while Sir William is conducting business with a Japanese company, he comes across an American busily taking pictures and making notes about the building's architecture. The American, Steve Davis (Jim Hutton, 1934-1979), is part of the American Olympic team, but is reluctant to discuss which event he is in. Also, insufficient room in the Olympics' housing has left Steve homeless, so he immediately latches upon Sir William to stay with him. Of course, Miss Easton is not particularly happy to discover that Sir William has sublet his part of the apartment, but again very reluctantly lets Steve stay as well. Of course, this creates even more havoc for everyone to try and use the apartment's single bathroom. Over the course of the film, it is revealed that Miss Easton is engaged to the unpleasant Mr. Haversack at the British Embassy, but Sir William would like to see the single Steve woo Miss Easton instead.

Other memorable characters in the film include Miss Easton's friend Aiko Kurawa (Miiko Taka), Steve's Russian friend & fellow Olympian Yuri Andreyovitch (Ted Hartley), the dimwitted KGB agent Dmitri (Ben Astar, 1909-1988), Aiko's parents (Teru Shimada, 1905-1988, and Lois Kiuchi) and the young boy & girl that often sit on the stairs inside the apartment building (Craig Matsunaga & Patty Siu). Fans of "Star Trek" will no doubt recognize George Takei playing the police captain. George Takei is known more for his repeated role as Lt. Hikaru Sulu in the original "Star Trek" series from 1966 to 1969 and the first six "Star Trek" films between 1979 and 1991. Memorable scenes in the film include Sir William at the Okura Hotel, Sir William meeting Mr. Haversack, Sir William arriving at Miss Easton's apartment, their first morning together, Steve meeting Miss Easton, the night at the Japanese restaurant (where Sir William proceeds to eat ham & eggs), the boat trip, Aiko's family, the police station, the race and the closing scenes. Overall, I rate "Walk, Don't Run" with 4 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys a fun & lighthearted romantic comedy.

The last movie of Cary Grant

Director: Charles Walters
Format: Color
Studio: Columbia/Tristar Studios
Video Release Date: October 14, 1997

Cast:

Cary Grant ... Sir William Rutland
Samantha Eggar ... Christine Easton
Jim Hutton ... Steve Davis
John Standing ... Julius P. Haversack
Miiko Taka ... Aiko Kurawa
Ted Hartley ... Yuri Andreyovitch
Ben Astar ... Dimitri
George Takei ... Police Captain
Teru Shimada ... Mr. Kurawa
Lois Kiuchi ... Mrs. Kurawa
David Draper ... Swedish Athlete
Holger Abro ... Swedish Athlete
Andre Hemmers ... German Athlete
Dale Ishimoto ... Plainclothesman
Bob Kino ... Assistant Hotel Manager
Yangi Kitadani ... Bit Part
Frank Kumagai ... Plainclothesman
George Matsui ... Hotel Desk Clerk
Craig Matsunaga ... Boy
Rollin Moriyama ... Hotel Manager
Mori Moto ... Bath Attendant
Monty O'Grady ... Bit Part
Roy K. Ogata ... Bit Part
Bob Okazaki ... Plant Manager
Randy Okazaki ... Cab Driver
Leonidas Ossetynski
Ken Parker ... American Athlete
Mel Profit ... American Athlete
Alex Rodine ... Swedish Athlete
Bill Saito ... Japanese Athlete
Bert Santos ... Mexican Athlete
Lukas Shimatsu ... Bit Part
James Stewart ... Himself, in scene from 'The Man from Laraime'
Roy Taguchi ... Hotel Desk Clerk
James Yagi ... Jimmy, Rutland's Driver
C.K. Yang ... Chinese Athlete
Alan Chee ... Bit Part
Sonja Haney ... Swedish Athlete
Sonya Harrison ... American Athlete
Susan Ikeda ... Japanese Waitress
Miyoshi Jingu ... Bit Part
June Kawai ... Japanese Waitress
Lei Kim ... Bit Part
Miko Mayama ... Waitress
Irene Mizushima ... Bath Attendant
Noriko ... Bath Attendant
Gail Peters ... American Athlete
Peggy Rea ... Russian Shot Putter
Kay Shimatsu ... Assistant Hotel Manager
Anna Shin ... Bath Attendant
Patty Siu ... Girl
Yuki Tani ... Bath Attendant
Jane Tochihara ... Japanese Mother
Jodee Tochihara ... Japanese Twin
Wendee Tochihara ... Japanese Twin
Isabel Boniface ... Mexican Athlete
Ilona Wilson ... German Athlete
Sheri Yamasaki ... Hostess
Vickey Cason ... Contortionist

A British business man, Sir William Rutland (Cary Grant), faced with a shortage of available rooms due to the 1964 Olympic games in Tokyo, shares an apartment with a young lady, Christine Easton (Samantha Eggar, a diplomat's fiance), and an American athlete, Steve Davis (Jim Hutton).

The movie is based on George Steven's "The More the Merrier," and is the last movie that the 62-year-old Cary Grant ever made. Many thought that he would go into producing, but he got entirely out of the industry. This was his "swan song."

This was a good one to quit on, if Grant had to quit. It was typical Cary Grant--a million laughs, and fun throughout with Cary Grant consistently himself: relaxed, suave, and impeccable, never taking himself seriously and always professional. He was one of Hollywood's greatest, no doubt about it!

Joseph (Joe) Pierre

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