Oba: The Last Samurai
Originally released in 2011. Oba: The Last Samurai is a war/drama film. directed by Hideyuki Hirayama. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yutaka Takenouchi, Toshiaki Karasawa, and Mao Inoue
Synopsis
In 1944, the American military lands on the shores of Saipan. Refusing to commit suicide with his superiors or be forced into camps for prisoners of war, Captain Oba Sakae leads a group of his men and other similarly minded local residents into the mountains. Even after hearing reports of the Japanese military's surrender, Oba dismisses the reports as propaganda and continues to launch guerilla attacks against the American soldiers, earning him the nickname "The Fox". Soon, even the American commander who's charged with the task of capturing Oba comes to admire his persistent enemy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Top Cast
Yutaka Takenouchi
as Captain Oba
Toshiaki Karasawa
as Horiuchi
Mao Inoue
as Chieko Aono
Takayuki Yamada
as Toshio Kitami
Tomoko Nakajima
as Haruko Okuno
Yoshinori Okada
as Saburo Bito
Sadao Abe
as Suekichi Motoki
Sean McGowan
as Captain Lewis
Daniel Baldwin
as Colonel Pollard
Treat Williams
as Colonel Wessinger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Cine Bazar
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Protean Image Group
- dentsu
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oba: The Last Samurai about?
In 1944, the American military lands on the shores of Saipan. Refusing to commit suicide with his superiors or be forced into camps for prisoners of war, Captain Oba Sakae leads a group of his men ...
Who directed Oba: The Last Samurai?
Oba: The Last Samurai was directed by Hideyuki Hirayama.
How long is Oba: The Last Samurai?
Oba: The Last Samurai has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Oba: The Last Samurai released?
Oba: The Last Samurai was released on February 11, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oba: The Last Samurai?
The main cast of Oba: The Last Samurai includes Yutaka Takenouchi, Toshiaki Karasawa, Mao Inoue, Takayuki Yamada, Tomoko Nakajima.