Under the Flag of the Rising Sun
Originally released in 1972. Under the Flag of the Rising Sun is a drama/mystery film. directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Starring Sachiko Hidari, Tetsuro Tamba, and Noboru Mitani
Synopsis
A war widow determined to clear the name of her disgraced husband, who was court-martialed for desertion and executed. Official records have been destroyed, and the ministry that distributes benefits continues to deny her a pension. Twenty-six years after the war, she seeks out four survivors of her husband's garrison. Each tells a dramatically different story about her husband's conduct, but she is determined to learn the truth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (28 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sachiko Hidari
as Sakie Togashi
Tetsuro Tamba
as Sergeant Katsuo Togashi
Noboru Mitani
as Pvt. Tsuguo Terajima
Sanae Nakahara
as Mrs. Ochi
Yumiko Fujita
as Tomoko Togashi
Shinjirō Ehara
as Lt. Goto
Taketoshi Naitō
as Tadahiko Ohashi
Kôichi Yamamoto
as Ministry of Health and Welfare
Kan'emon Nakamura
as Takeo Senda
Shônosuke Ichikawa
as Nobuyuki Ochi
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Shinsei Eigasha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Flag of the Rising Sun about?
A war widow determined to clear the name of her disgraced husband, who was court-martialed for desertion and executed. Official records have been destroyed, and the ministry that distributes benefi...
Who directed Under the Flag of the Rising Sun?
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
How long is Under the Flag of the Rising Sun?
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Under the Flag of the Rising Sun released?
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun was released on March 12, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Flag of the Rising Sun?
The main cast of Under the Flag of the Rising Sun includes Sachiko Hidari, Tetsuro Tamba, Noboru Mitani, Sanae Nakahara, Yumiko Fujita.