Fires on the Plain
Originally released in 1959. Fires on the Plain is a drama/war film. directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Starring Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, and Mickey Curtis
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (120 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
How long is Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Fires on the Plain released?
Fires on the Plain was released on November 3, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fires on the Plain?
The main cast of Fires on the Plain includes Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis, Mantarō Ushio, Kyū Sazanka.
Is Fires on the Plain worth watching?
Fires on the Plain has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.