Attack Squadron
Attack Squadron

Information

Release DateJanuary 3, 1963
Runtime1h 41m
StatusReleased
ProductionTOHO
LanguagesJapanese
6.0
2 votes
Popularity2

Attack Squadron

"A dramatic story of the last days of the Imperial Japanese Air Force"

Synopsis

Lt. Col. Senda resists the idea of sending Japanese fighter pilots on suicide missions. He believes that what is really necessary for Japan to regain momentum in the war is for the air force to gather its most brilliant pilots into an elite squadron and use the unit to pinpoint attacks on the Americans. Disrespected by the kamikaze pilots who think the "non-suicidal" pilots are afraid, the unit redeems itself by stunning victories. But success leads the military leaders to expect too much of the unit, and new orders portend disaster.

Cast & Crew

Director

Shūe Matsubayashi
Shūe Matsubayashi

Featured Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Lt. Colonel Senda

Yūzō Kayama

Yūzō Kayama

Captain Shiro Taki

Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

Admiral

Yōsuke Natsuki

Yōsuke Natsuki

Captain Nobuo Ataka

Makoto Satō

Makoto Satō

Teppei Yano

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