World War III Breaks Out movie poster

World War III Breaks Out

October 19, 1960 1h 17m 6.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1960. World War III Breaks Out is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Shigeaki Hidaka. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tatsuo Umemiya, Yoshiko Mita, and Yayoi Furusato

Synopsis

The lives of several Japanese families are shattered as the USA and the USSR move toward war, Japan finds itself caught in the middle, and Tokyo is ultimately evacuated as the two superpowers invoke the 'nuclear option'.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 19, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is World War III Breaks Out about?

The lives of several Japanese families are shattered as the USA and the USSR move toward war, Japan finds itself caught in the middle, and Tokyo is ultimately evacuated as the two superpowers invok...

Who directed World War III Breaks Out?

World War III Breaks Out was directed by Shigeaki Hidaka.

How long is World War III Breaks Out?

World War III Breaks Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was World War III Breaks Out released?

World War III Breaks Out was released on October 19, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in World War III Breaks Out?

The main cast of World War III Breaks Out includes Tatsuo Umemiya, Yoshiko Mita, Yayoi Furusato, Norifumi Fujishima, Seiichirō Kameishi.