The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
The Encounter (1964)
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- TV-PG
- 25min
- Drama, Fantasy
- 01 May 1964
- TV Episode
Post-WWII Hawaii. Two men of once-opposing races are stuck in an attic full of war trophies, including a samurai sword waiting to dutifully avenge its slain master.
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| Neville Brand | ... |
Fenton
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| George Takei | ... |
Arthur Takamori / Taro
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| Rod Serling | ... |
Narrator / Self - Host (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Butler | ||
Written by
| Martin Goldsmith | ... | (written by) (as Martin M. Goldsmith) |
| Rod Serling | ... | (created by) (creator) |
Produced by
| William Froug | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| George T. Clemens | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard V. Heermance | ... | (as Richard Heermance) |
Casting By
| Larry Stewart | ||
Art Direction by
| George W. Davis | ||
| Eddie Imazu | ||
Set Decoration by
| Henry Grace | ||
| Frank R. McKelvy | ||
Production Management
| Ralph W. Nelson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marty Moss | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Joe Edmondson | ... | sound |
| Franklin Milton | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James V. King | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Marius Constant | ... | composer: theme music (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1964) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- FremantleMedia Enterprises (2012) (World-wide) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
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- Eagle Clothes (Mr. Serling's wardrobe)
Storyline
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A man, Fenton, is cleaning out his attic when a Japanese gardener, Arthur Takamori, stops by asking if he would like his grass cut. Fenton invites him up for a beer but, having served in the Pacific during World War II, isn't quite sure what to make of his visitor. He has his prejudices but wavers as Arthur says he was born in the USA and is no different than any other American. As they discuss their pasts, it's revealed that both men have lied and are haunted by what happened to them. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This episode was finally rerun in the United States, on the Syfy channel, during a complete Twilight Zone marathon on January 3rd, 2016. See more » |
| Goofs | Arthur's beer is alternately upright and upside-down between shots. Also, the beer cans in the carton are packed alternately upside-down and right side up; and despite having visible pull tabs on their tops, the upside-down cans are opened with a can opener. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in To Be Takei (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Twilight Zone Theme See more » |
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[last lines]
Narrator: [Closing Narration] Two men in an attic locked in mortal embrace. Their common bond and their common enemy: Guilt - a disease all too prevalent amongst men, both in and out - of The Twilight Zone. See more » |