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Fires on the Plain (1959)

7.619591h 45mJA
DramaWar

Directed by Kon Ichikawa

Rating

7.6/10

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

JA

Release

November 3, 1959

Director

Kon Ichikawa

Overview

In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.

Cast

Eiji Funakoshi

Eiji Funakoshi

Tamura

Osamu Takizawa

Osamu Takizawa

Yasuda

Mickey Curtis

Mickey Curtis

Nagamatsu

Mantarō Ushio

Mantarō Ushio

Sergeant

Kyū Sazanka

Kyū Sazanka

Army surgeon

Yoshihiro Hamaguchi

Yoshihiro Hamaguchi

Officer

Hikaru Hoshi

Hikaru Hoshi

Soldier

Masaya Tsukida

Masaya Tsukida

Soldier

Kô Sugita

Kô Sugita

Soldier

Tatsuya Ishiguro

Tatsuya Ishiguro

Yoshio Inaba

Yoshio Inaba

Jun Hamamura

Jun Hamamura

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Fires on the Plain (1959), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Fires on the Plain. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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