Attack Squadron (1963): Cast
Attack Squadron is a 1963 action drama directed by Shūe Matsubayashi, starring Toshirô Mifune as Lt. Colonel Senda, Takashi Shimura and Seizaburô Kawazu. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Shūe Matsubayashi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Attack Squadron About?
The premise of Attack Squadron without spoilers.
A dramatic tale set in the final days of the Imperial Japanese Air Force, where Lt. Col. Senda opposes sending pilots on suicide missions. He argues Japan must regain momentum by forming an elite squadron of its finest aviators to strike precisely at American forces. Though ridiculed by kamikaze crews as cowardly, the unit wins stunning victories, but mounting expectations from high command foreshadow disaster.
Attack Squadron Cast & Characters
Toshirô Mifune leads the cast as Lt. Colonel Senda, with Takashi Shimura as Admiral and Seizaburô Kawazu as Kosaku Aruga. Directed by Shūe Matsubayashi; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shūe Matsubayashi
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Toshirô Mifune as Lt. Colonel Senda -
Takashi Shimura as Admiral -
Seizaburô Kawazu as Kosaku Aruga -
Jun Tazaki as Commander
Also Starring in Attack Squadron
· 9 more- Yôsuke Natsuki Captain Nobuo Ataka
- Akihiko Hirata Senda's Aide
- Makoto Satō Teppei Yano
- Yoshifumi Tajima Sailor
- Susumu Fujita Yamato Commander Ito
- Yoshio Kosugi Destroyer Captain
- Kiyoshi Atsumi
- Senkichi Ōmura Transport Pilot
- Yûzô Kayama Captain Shiro Taki
Attack Squadron Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Taiheiyô no tsubasa” and “神風敢死隊”.
- Also known as
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- Taiheiyô no tsubasa
- 神風敢死隊
- Victory
- Krylja Tihogo okeana
- Αεροναυμαχία στον Ειρηνικό
- Attack Squadron!
- Kamikaze
- Escuadrón de ataque
- Die siegreichen Adler von Okinawa
- Крылья Тихого океана
- Taiheiyo No Tsubasa
- 태평양의 날개
+2 more Show fewer
- 太平洋之翼
- Skrzydła Pacyfiku
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Attack Squadron FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Attack Squadron, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Attack Squadron?
Attack Squadron runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Attack Squadron released?
Attack Squadron was released on January 3, 1963.
Who directed Attack Squadron?
Attack Squadron was directed by Shūe Matsubayashi.
More films by Shūe Matsubayashi Who is in the cast of Attack Squadron?
Attack Squadron stars Toshirô Mifune as Lt. Colonel Senda, Takashi Shimura as Admiral and Seizaburô Kawazu as Kosaku Aruga, among 13 credited actors.
Does Attack Squadron have a post-credit scene?
No. Attack Squadron has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Attack Squadron in?
The original language of Attack Squadron is Japanese.
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