7.8The Battle of Okinawa · 1971
The Battle of Okinawa (1971) is a War / History film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, starring Keiju Kobayashi, Yūzō Kayama, Tetsuro Tamba.
WarHistory
7.8Overview
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, Yūzō Kayama, Tetsuro Tamba, Tatsuya Nakadai, Mayumi Ozora, Kenji Sahara, Katsuhiko Sasaki, Hideyo Amamoto
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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.
When was "The Battle of Okinawa" released?
The Battle of Okinawa was released in 1971.
Who stars in "The Battle of Okinawa"?
The cast includes Keiju Kobayashi, Yūzō Kayama, Tetsuro Tamba, Tatsuya Nakadai.
