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The Okinawa War of Ten Years (1978): Cast

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The Okinawa War of Ten Years is a 1978 crime film directed by Akinori Matsuo, starring Sonny Chiba, Yoshi Katō and Asao Koike. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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The Okinawa War of Ten Years (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Akinori Matsuo
Genre
Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Okinawa War of Ten Years About?

The premise of The Okinawa War of Ten Years without spoilers.

After World War II, Okinawa under U.S. rule sees its local yakuza thrive. When the islands revert to Japan, mainland syndicates move in, sparking a struggle. Former childhood friends in the Okinawan gangs end up on opposite sides, turning brotherly ties into a bloody war—the island’s largest yakuza conflict.

The Okinawa War of Ten Years Themes & Keywords

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  • yakuza
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Cast & crew

The Okinawa War of Ten Years Cast

Sonny Chiba leads the cast, with Yoshi Katō and Asao Koike. Directed by Akinori Matsuo; 25 actors are credited in all.

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More from Akinori Matsuo

More films directed by Akinori Matsuo: The Lady Professional, Asia-Pol, The Dragon and the Tiger and The Symbol of a Man.

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The Okinawa War of Ten Years Trailers & Videos

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The Okinawa War of Ten Years FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Okinawa War of Ten Years, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Okinawa War of Ten Years?

The Okinawa War of Ten Years runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Okinawa War of Ten Years released?

The Okinawa War of Ten Years was released on June 3, 1978.

Who directed The Okinawa War of Ten Years?

The Okinawa War of Ten Years was directed by Akinori Matsuo.

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Who is in the cast of The Okinawa War of Ten Years?

The Okinawa War of Ten Years stars Sonny Chiba, Yoshi Katō and Asao Koike, among 25 credited actors.

Does The Okinawa War of Ten Years have a post-credit scene?

No. The Okinawa War of Ten Years has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Okinawa War of Ten Years in?

The original language of The Okinawa War of Ten Years is Japanese.

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