I have seen the movie, many years ago, and enjoyed it. Had a great cast, and it was a group of actors strong enough to overcome any serious script problems. My main interest is in the producer, Steve Parker. He and I share the same name.
The first time I went to Japan was in 1979. When I would tell people my name, they would all react as if they'd seen a ghost. I wondered why, until one local finally told me, "Oh, Steve Parker very famous in Japan. He's married to Shirley MacLaine!".
Little did I know that was perhaps the reason I was treated rather courteously and deferentially throughout my trip. However, having been to Japan more than 20 times now, either for the automobile business or for visiting the Buddhist shrine Taisekiji at the foot of Mt. Fuji, I find the Japanese people treat most visitors, especially those from western countries, very well.
Also, the current generation of Japanese people in the age group of 20 -30 or so are not as familiar with "that" Steve Parker as their parents. So while I sometimes get a nod of recognition from some older Japanese now when I introduce myself, it is nowhere as serious or 'ceremonial' as it was 25 years ago! Read more about car movies, Japan and the worldwide auto industry at www.SteveParker.com (no news there about Shirley MacLaine!).
And if anyone can tell me where to find more information about "that" Steve Parker, please email me at sparker@dc.rr.com. It would be greatly appreciated!
The first time I went to Japan was in 1979. When I would tell people my name, they would all react as if they'd seen a ghost. I wondered why, until one local finally told me, "Oh, Steve Parker very famous in Japan. He's married to Shirley MacLaine!".
Little did I know that was perhaps the reason I was treated rather courteously and deferentially throughout my trip. However, having been to Japan more than 20 times now, either for the automobile business or for visiting the Buddhist shrine Taisekiji at the foot of Mt. Fuji, I find the Japanese people treat most visitors, especially those from western countries, very well.
Also, the current generation of Japanese people in the age group of 20 -30 or so are not as familiar with "that" Steve Parker as their parents. So while I sometimes get a nod of recognition from some older Japanese now when I introduce myself, it is nowhere as serious or 'ceremonial' as it was 25 years ago! Read more about car movies, Japan and the worldwide auto industry at www.SteveParker.com (no news there about Shirley MacLaine!).
And if anyone can tell me where to find more information about "that" Steve Parker, please email me at sparker@dc.rr.com. It would be greatly appreciated!