Fires on the Plain (1963)
Director: Kon Ichikawa
|Writers: Shohei Ooka, Natto Wada
|Stars: Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | 野火 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 24, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, struggle for survival, philippines, cannibal, black and white, cannibalism, defeat, pacific war, japanese army, horrors of war, japanese soldier, left behind |
FAQ
What is Fires on the Plain about?
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.
When was Fires on the Plain released?
Fires on the Plain was released on Sep 24, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed Fires on the Plain?
Kon Ichikawa directed Fires on the Plain.
What is the TMDB rating of Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 130 votes.