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The White Tiger Battalion

August 25, 1986 4h 44m

Originally released in 1986. The White Tiger Battalion is a history/adventure film. directed by Buichi Saitō. With a runtime of 4h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Morio Kazama, Hisaya Morishige, and Hashinosuke Nakamura

Synopsis

The Byakkotai was part of Aizu’s four-unit military, set up in the domain’s drive to finalize its military modernization, in the wake of the Battle of Toba-Fushimi. The other three units were Genbutai, Seiryūtai, and Suzakutai. Each of the four was named after the protecting gods of compass directions. Byakkotai was meant to be a reserve unit, as it was composed of the young teenage 16 to 17 year old sons of Aizu samurai in a group of around 350, who fought in the Boshin War (1868–1869).

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 25, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 4h 44m 284 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Tiger Battalion about?

The Byakkotai was part of Aizu’s four-unit military, set up in the domain’s drive to finalize its military modernization, in the wake of the Battle of Toba-Fushimi. The other three units were G...

Who directed The White Tiger Battalion?

The White Tiger Battalion was directed by Buichi Saitō.

How long is The White Tiger Battalion?

The White Tiger Battalion has a runtime of 4 hours and 44 minutes (284 minutes total).

When was The White Tiger Battalion released?

The White Tiger Battalion was released on August 25, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The White Tiger Battalion?

The main cast of The White Tiger Battalion includes Morio Kazama, Hisaya Morishige, Hashinosuke Nakamura, Kei Satō, Kōtarō Satomi.