Release Date

14 Aug, 1971

Runtime

02:29: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

激動の昭和史　沖縄決戦

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Actors

小林桂樹

丹波哲郎

仲代達矢

川津祐介

中谷一郎

池部良

神山繁

田中邦衛

東野英治郎

浜村純

山内明

藤岡重慶

岸田森

加山雄三

大空眞弓

酒井和歌子

石山健二郎

井川比佐志

青野平義

睦五朗

高橋悦史

Crew

岡本喜八

Hiroshi Haryu

藤本真澄

黒岩義民

村木与四郎

川崎善広

山下賢章

中野昭慶

村井博

佐藤勝

新藤兼人

Kojiro Sato

渡会伸