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Battle of the Japan Sea (1969): Cast

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Battle of the Japan Sea is a 1969 war drama directed by Seiji Maruyama, starring Toshirô Mifune as Admiral Heihachiro Togo, Peter Williams and Andrew Hughes. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.

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Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Director
Seiji Maruyama
Genres
War , Drama , History
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Battle of the Japan Sea About?

The premise of Battle of the Japan Sea without spoilers.

During the Russo‑Japanese War, Japan’s failed assault on Port Arthur is followed by a Russian fleet threatening the Sea of Japan. Admiral Heihachiro Togo leads a daring naval clash that astonishes both sides. Meanwhile, Major Genjiro Akashi holds secret talks with Russian Bolsheviks, creating repercussions that extend far beyond the conflict.

Battle of the Japan Sea Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • imperial russian navy
  • imperial japanese navy
  • imperial japan
  • russo japanese war
  • russian empire
  • japanese military
  • japanese ship
  • russian military
  • naval uniform
  • fleet
  • admiral
  • united states of america
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  • tokyo japan
  • soldier
  • sea battle
  • russian revolution
  • russian navy
  • russian army
  • navy
  • meiji
  • manchuria
  • japanese navy
  • japanese army
  • english
  • emperor
  • 1900s
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Cast & crew

Battle of the Japan Sea Cast & Characters

Toshirô Mifune leads the cast as Admiral Heihachiro Togo, with Peter Williams as Admiral Nebagotov and Andrew Hughes as Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky (General Commander of Baltic Fleet). Directed by Seiji Maruyama; 49 actors are credited in all.

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Battle of the Japan Sea Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Battle of the Japan Sea.

Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) - Theatrical Trailer

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FAQ

Battle of the Japan Sea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Battle of the Japan Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Battle of the Japan Sea?

Battle of the Japan Sea runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was Battle of the Japan Sea released?

Battle of the Japan Sea was released on August 1, 1969.

Who directed Battle of the Japan Sea?

Battle of the Japan Sea was directed by Seiji Maruyama.

More films by Seiji Maruyama

Who is in the cast of Battle of the Japan Sea?

Battle of the Japan Sea stars Toshirô Mifune as Admiral Heihachiro Togo, Peter Williams as Admiral Nebagotov and Andrew Hughes as Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky (General Commander of Baltic Fleet), among 49 credited actors.

Does Battle of the Japan Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. Battle of the Japan Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Battle of the Japan Sea in?

The original language of Battle of the Japan Sea is Japanese.

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