The Great White Tiger Platoon
Originally released in 1954. The Great White Tiger Platoon is a feature film. directed by Katsuhiko Tasaka.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Ryū Takeda, and Takeshi Hanayagi
Synopsis
The Great White Tiger Platoon was part of the Aizu clan's last ditch efforts to stop the advance of Imperial troops after the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meant to be a reserve unit as it was made of the young, 16-17 year old sons of Aizu samurai. Their story is one of the great tragedies of the Boshin War (1868-1869) as they were called into action. Getting cut off from the main body of their platoon, a group of 20 from the 2nd squad retreated to Iimori Hill, where they looked down upon fires surrounding Aizu Castle and thinking that the castle has fallen and all is lost, they choose to die as samurai by committing seppuku. A superb rendition of this true story that shows the true honor of the samurai.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 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 The Great White Tiger Platoon about?
The Great White Tiger Platoon was part of the Aizu clan's last ditch efforts to stop the advance of Imperial troops after the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meant to be a reserve unit as it was ma...
Who directed The Great White Tiger Platoon?
The Great White Tiger Platoon was directed by Katsuhiko Tasaka.
How long is The Great White Tiger Platoon?
The Great White Tiger Platoon has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Great White Tiger Platoon released?
The Great White Tiger Platoon was released on August 25, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great White Tiger Platoon?
The main cast of The Great White Tiger Platoon includes Raizō Ichikawa, Ryū Takeda, Takeshi Hanayagi, Takashi Mita, Shintarō Katsu.