Behind the Rising Sun
"The year's most timely story."
Originally released in 1943. Behind the Rising Sun is a war/drama film. directed by Edward Dmytryk. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Margo, Tom Neal, and J. Carrol Naish
Synopsis
A Japanese publisher urges his American-educated son to side with the Axis.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Margo
as Tama Shimamura
Tom Neal
as Taro Seki
J. Carrol Naish
as Reo Seki
Robert Ryan
as Lefty O'Doyle
Gloria Holden
as Sara Braden
Donald Douglas
as O'Hara
George Givot
as Boris
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
as Grandmother
Leonard Strong
as Tama's Father
Philip Ahn
as Japanese Officer Murdering Takahashi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Rising Sun about?
A Japanese publisher urges his American-educated son to side with the Axis.
Who directed Behind the Rising Sun?
Behind the Rising Sun was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
How long is Behind the Rising Sun?
Behind the Rising Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Behind the Rising Sun released?
Behind the Rising Sun was released on August 1, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Rising Sun?
The main cast of Behind the Rising Sun includes Margo, Tom Neal, J. Carrol Naish, Robert Ryan, Gloria Holden.