Plot
Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelties in the army; he revolts against the abusive treatment spent to the recruit Obara that commits suicide; he also sees his friend Shinjô Ittôhei defecting to the Russian border; and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
Written by
Zenzô Matsuyama, Masaki Kobayashi, Jumpei Gomikawa
Directed by
Masaki Kobayashi
Crew
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
Shochiku
Languages
Awards
3 wins
Scores
# of Votes
8,783
Average Rating
8.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA