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War drama

Army (1944): Cast

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Army is a 1944 war drama directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, starring Chishû Ryû as Tomosuke Takagi, Eijirô Tôno and Kinuyo Tanaka. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Army (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Army About?

The premise of Army without spoilers.

Though plagued by ill health all his life, a young Japanese man is obligated to fulfill his family’s longstanding military tradition.

Army Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • fight
  • strong
  • son
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Cast & crew

Army Cast & Characters

Chishû Ryû leads the cast as Tomosuke Takagi, with Eijirô Tôno as Sakuragi and Kinuyo Tanaka as Waka. Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Keisuke Kinoshita

More films directed by Keisuke Kinoshita: Father, Big Joys, Small Sorrows, Children of Nagasaki and The Young Rebels.

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Details

Army Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Rikugun” and “The Army”.

Also known as
  • Rikugun
  • The Army
  • 육군
  • El adiós de un hijo
  • Армия
  • L'Armée
  • L'esercito
  • 陆军

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FAQ

Army FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Army, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Army?

Army runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Army released?

Army was released on December 7, 1944.

Who directed Army?

Army was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.

More films by Keisuke Kinoshita

Who is in the cast of Army?

Army stars Chishû Ryû as Tomosuke Takagi, Eijirô Tôno as Sakuragi and Kinuyo Tanaka as Waka, among 14 credited actors.

Does Army have a post-credit scene?

No. Army has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Army in?

The original language of Army is Japanese.

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