Farewell Rabaul
Originally released in 1954. Farewell Rabaul is a romance/war film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Ryō Ikebe, Mariko Okada, and Rentaro Mikuni
Synopsis
A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanese military tactics have little regard for life. Seeking the companionship of any woman who will have them, they spend their days indulging in every fantasy in order to escape the overwhelming fear of death looming just over the horizon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ryō Ikebe
as Captain Wakabayashi
Mariko Okada
as Sumiko Komatsu
Rentaro Mikuni
as Captain Katase
Chieko Nakakita
as Michiyo
Akihiko Hirata
as First lieutenant Noguchi
Akemi Negishi
as Kimu
Akira Kubo
as Shimada
Yū Fujiki
as (uncredited)
Kenji Sahara
as (uncredited)
Haruo Nakajima
as Soldier (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farewell Rabaul about?
A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanese military tactics have little regard for life. Seeking the companionship of ...
Who directed Farewell Rabaul?
Farewell Rabaul was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Farewell Rabaul?
Farewell Rabaul has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Farewell Rabaul released?
Farewell Rabaul was released on February 10, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Farewell Rabaul?
The main cast of Farewell Rabaul includes Ryō Ikebe, Mariko Okada, Rentaro Mikuni, Chieko Nakakita, Akihiko Hirata.