Zero
Originally released in 1984. Zero is a war film. directed by Toshio Masuda. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jun Hashizume, Yu Hayami, and Yūzō Kayama
Synopsis
Two young men are recruited into the Japanese air force just before outbreak of WW2 by the test pilot of Japans new super fighter - the Zero. The movie is told in reverse from the point of one of the young men who don't qualify for the pilot training and instead joins the ground crew. It chronicles the entire history of the famous fighter from the first prototype test flights all through the war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Budget
$6.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
0.4x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $6,250,000
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zero about?
Two young men are recruited into the Japanese air force just before outbreak of WW2 by the test pilot of Japans new super fighter - the Zero. The movie is told in reverse from the point of one of t...
Who directed Zero?
Zero was directed by Toshio Masuda.
How long is Zero?
Zero has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Zero released?
Zero was released on August 11, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zero?
The main cast of Zero includes Jun Hashizume, Yu Hayami, Yūzō Kayama, Tetsuro Tamba, Kinya Kitaoji.