


“The second one”
Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against the recruit Obara. He also sees his friend Shinjô Ittôhei defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
Director
Masaki Kobayashi
Writers
Masaki Kobayashi, Zenzō Matsuyama
Release Date
November 20, 1959
Runtime
2h 58m
Status
Released
Original Language
ja
Vote Count
211
Ninjin Club