New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972)
The story is presented as a voiced-over narrative by Arita (Takahiro Tamura), speaking long after the events of the film. In a remote army base in Manchuria, near the Soviet border, long-serving corporal Arita hates the military and looks forward to the day he may leave. Although a university graduate, he has several times deliberately failed the exam for promotion and thus remains a corporal after four years' service.
Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: April 22, 1972
Cast
Screenplay
- Yorichika Arima (Novel)
- Masatoshi Tojo (Screenplay)
- Yasuzō Masumura (Screenplay)
Music: Kunihiko Murai
Cinematography: Setsuo Kobayashi
Editing: Toshio Taniguchi
Production: Katsu Production, TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line about?
- The story is presented as a voiced-over narrative by Arita (Takahiro Tamura), speaking long after the events of the film. In a remote army base in Manchuria, near the Soviet border, long-serving corporal Arita hates the military and looks forward to the day he may leave. Although a university graduate, he has several times deliberately failed the exam for promotion and thus remains a corporal after four years' service.
- Who directed New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?
- New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
- Who stars in New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?
- New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line stars Shintarō Katsu, Takahiro Tamura, Joe Shishido, Michiyo Yasuda, Koichi Ose, Hideji Ōtaki.
- How long is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?
- New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- Where was New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line produced?
- New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line was produced in Japan.