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New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972): Cast

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New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line is a 1972 film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, starring Takahiro Tamura as Arita, Hideji Ôtaki and Shintarō Katsu. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Yasuzō Masumura
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line About?

The premise of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line without spoilers.

Through a voice‑over by Corporal Arita (Takahiro Tamura), the film recounts events at a remote Manchurian army base near the Soviet frontier. Disillusioned with military life, Arita, a university graduate, has repeatedly failed promotion exams, keeping him at the rank of corporal after four years of service, and he longs for the day he can leave.

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line Cast & Characters

Takahiro Tamura leads the cast as Arita, with Hideji Ôtaki and Shintarō Katsu as Kisaburo Omiya. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yasuzō Masumura

More films directed by Yasuzō Masumura: Lullaby of Death, The Garden of Eden, Double Suicide of Sonezaki and Lullaby of the Earth.

Full filmography

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New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line, each answered in a sentence.

How long is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line released?

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line was released on April 22, 1972.

Who directed New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

More films by Yasuzō Masumura

Who is in the cast of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line stars Takahiro Tamura as Arita, Hideji Ôtaki and Shintarō Katsu as Kisaburo Omiya, among 19 credited actors.

Does New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line have a post-credit scene?

No. New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line in?

The original language of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line is Japanese.

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