The Walking Major
"In wartime he fought! In peactime he walked!"
Originally released in 1970. The Walking Major is a drama/war film. directed by Keith Larsen. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Frank Sinatra Jr., and Dina Merrill
Synopsis
U.S. Army Captain Clark Allen gains attention by walking back and forth, the length of Japan, gambling with U.S. servicemen in order to raise funds to rebuild an orphanage. Suspicious of Allen's motives, a Japanese newsman, Hiroshi Kitabayashi, traces the American's background until he discovers the motive behind Allen's long walk.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Yūjirō Ishihara
as Kitabayashi Hiroshi
Frank Sinatra Jr.
as Jimmy Dixon
Dina Merrill
as Kelly Allen
Dale Robertson
as Major Clark J. Allen
Toshirō Mifune
as Kinugasa Tadao
Michiyo Aratama
as Mother Yamada
Keith Larsen
as Captain White
Linda Purl
as Rose Allen
Ruriko Asaoka
as Setsuko Takiguchi
Mayumi Nagisa
as village daughter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $800,000
Production Companies
- Ishihara Productions
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Walking Major about?
U.S. Army Captain Clark Allen gains attention by walking back and forth, the length of Japan, gambling with U.S. servicemen in order to raise funds to rebuild an orphanage. Suspicious of Allen's mo...
Who directed The Walking Major?
The Walking Major was directed by Keith Larsen.
How long is The Walking Major?
The Walking Major has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was The Walking Major released?
The Walking Major was released on June 6, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Walking Major?
The main cast of The Walking Major includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Frank Sinatra Jr., Dina Merrill, Dale Robertson, Toshirō Mifune.