The Battle of Okinawa (1971)
The biggest and last fierce battle in history! 90 days of turbulence that burned green and life!
The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.
Cast
- Keiju Kobayashi - General Ushijima
- Yūzō Kayama
- Tetsuro Tamba - Lieutenant General Isamu Cho
- Tatsuya Nakadai - Colonel Hiromichi Yahara
- Mayumi Ozora
- Kenji Sahara
- Katsuhiko Sasaki - Communications Officer Miyake
- Hideyo Amamoto - Okinawa Regional Officer
- Ryō Ikebe - Rear Admiral Ota
- Ichirō Nakatani - Chief of Staff Ueno
Screenplay
- Kaneto Shindo (Screenplay)
Keywords
world war ii, u.s. navy, okinawa, pacific war, japanese army, battle of okinawa, shōwa era (1926-89)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battle of Okinawa about?
- The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.
- Who directed The Battle of Okinawa?
- The Battle of Okinawa was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
- Who stars in The Battle of Okinawa?
- The Battle of Okinawa stars Keiju Kobayashi, Yūzō Kayama, Tetsuro Tamba, Tatsuya Nakadai, Mayumi Ozora, Kenji Sahara.
- How long is The Battle of Okinawa?
- The Battle of Okinawa has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is The Battle of Okinawa?
- The Battle of Okinawa is a War, History film.
- Where was The Battle of Okinawa produced?
- The Battle of Okinawa was produced in Japan.