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It's twenty odd years since Pearl Harbor, but two ancient opponents are moving into position for a battle in an attic crammed with skeletons, souvenirs, mementos, old uniforms, and rusted medals. Ghosts from the dim reaches of the past, that will lead us into the Twilight Zone.
The Encounter: Directed by Robert Butler. With Neville Brand, George Takei, Rod Serling. 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.
Nov 30, 2023 · The ban on “The Encounter” was lifted on January 3, 2016, when Syfy aired the episode as part of its New Year’s Day “Twilight Zone” marathon. This reintroduction to the public was a significant moment, allowing contemporary audiences to view and assess the episode within a modern framework.
Nov 26, 2023 · The Twilight Zone's "The Encounter" controversy triggered complaints from the Japanese-American community, who were rightfully upset when it aired in May 1964. It arrived just as the U.S. was entering into a new war against Vietnam, another Asian country, which compounded its hot-button status.
Nov 9, 2018 · In the eighty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Encounter," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics...
The story is about the meeting of an American WWII veteran named Fenton (Neville Brand) and a young Japanese-American named Arthur Takamori (George Takei) who comes to Fenton's house looking for work, on a tip from a neighbor. Fenton is gruff, yet cordial, offering Takamori a beer up in his cluttered attic.
A World War II veteran and a Japanese-American gardener battle each other over a war that ended more than 20 years ago.
Watch The Twilight Zone: The Encounter, a classic episode of the sci-fi anthology series that explores the tension between a Japanese-American and a WWII veteran, on Vudu. No subscription required.
Sep 30, 2018 · Episode 5.31 “The Encounter” Original air date: May 1, 1964. Writer: Martin M. Goldsmith. Director: Robert Butler. Rating: 9/10. “The Encounter” is very good, but it’s also the most...
A World War II veteran and a Japanese-American gardener battle each other over a war that ended more than 20 years ago. Stream The Twilight Zone free and on-demand with Pluto TV. Season 5, Episode 31. Stream now.
