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The Eagle of the Pacific (1953): Cast

The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) movie poster

The Eagle of the Pacific is a 1953 war drama directed by Ishirô Honda, starring Ichirô Sugai as Admiral Koshirô Oikawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi and Toshirô Mifune. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Ishirô Honda
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Eagle of the Pacific About?

The premise of The Eagle of the Pacific without spoilers.

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is portrayed as a brilliant tactician and devoted servant of the emperor, who harbors deep doubts about committing Japan’s navy to war with the United States. Though he vigorously opposes the Pearl Harbor strike, he is overruled and ultimately commands his fleet, applying his skill and sense of duty to the conflict.

The Eagle of the Pacific Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • pearl harbor hawaii
  • japan
  • admiral
  • world war two
  • united states of america
  • pacific ocean
  • japanese navy
  • japanese army
  • imperial japan
  • 1950s
  • 1940s
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Cast & crew

The Eagle of the Pacific Cast & Characters

Ichirô Sugai leads the cast as Admiral Koshirô Oikawa, with Denjirō Ōkōchi as Grand Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and Toshirô Mifune as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga. Directed by Ishirô Honda; 66 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ishirô Honda

More films directed by Ishirô Honda, best-rated first: Godzilla, Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, King Kong vs. Godzilla and Godzilla.

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Details

The Eagle of the Pacific Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Taiheiyô no washi” and “Operation Kamikaze”.

Also known as
  • Taiheiyô no washi
  • Operation Kamikaze
  • Orzeł Pacyfiku
  • Operazione kamikaze
  • 日本海空軍覆沒記
  • The Eagle of the Pacific Ocean
  • Орёл тихого океана
  • 太平洋之翼

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The Eagle of the Pacific FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Eagle of the Pacific, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Eagle of the Pacific?

The Eagle of the Pacific runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was The Eagle of the Pacific released?

The Eagle of the Pacific was released on October 21, 1953.

Who directed The Eagle of the Pacific?

The Eagle of the Pacific was directed by Ishirô Honda.

More films by Ishirô Honda

Who is in the cast of The Eagle of the Pacific?

The Eagle of the Pacific stars Ichirô Sugai as Admiral Koshirô Oikawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi as Grand Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and Toshirô Mifune as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga, among 66 credited actors.

Does The Eagle of the Pacific have a post-credit scene?

No. The Eagle of the Pacific has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Eagle of the Pacific in?

The original language of The Eagle of the Pacific is Japanese.

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