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The Retreat from Kiska (1965): Cast

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The Retreat from Kiska is a 1965 war drama directed by Seiji Maruyama, starring Toshirô Mifune as Omura, Takashi Shimura and Sô Yamamura. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Retreat from Kiska (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Seiji Maruyama
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Retreat from Kiska About?

The premise of The Retreat from Kiska without spoilers.

In 1943 the remote Aleutian island of Kiska was occupied by a handful of Japanese troops who built fortifications against the Allies. After intelligence revealed a massive American assault was imminent, the Imperial Japanese Navy organized a bold, covert evacuation under extreme conditions, pulling off one of the most daring withdrawals of the war. The film recounts this remarkable operation.

The Retreat from Kiska Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • japanese occupation of kiska
  • kiska island alaska
  • aleutian islands campaign
  • aleutian islands
  • aleutian islands wilderness
  • japanese invasion of the united states
  • empire of japan's side of world war two
  • military extraction
  • operation cottage
  • allied invasion
  • imperial japanese army
  • tactical retreat
+5 more
  • military history
  • year 1943
  • imperial japanese navy
  • pacific island
  • north pacific
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Cast & crew

The Retreat from Kiska Cast & Characters

Toshirô Mifune leads the cast as Omura, with Takashi Shimura as Military Command president and Sô Yamamura as Kawashima. Directed by Seiji Maruyama; 39 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Seiji Maruyama

More films directed by Seiji Maruyama: The Highest Honour, Battle of the Japan Sea and Admiral Yamamoto.

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Details

The Retreat from Kiska Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Taiheiyô kiseki no sakusen: Kisuka” and “Отступление с острова Кыска”.

Also known as
  • Taiheiyô kiseki no sakusen: Kisuka
  • Отступление с острова Кыска
  • 태평양 기적의 작전 키스카
  • 太平洋奇迹的作战
  • 太平洋奇蹟的作戰

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FAQ

The Retreat from Kiska FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Retreat from Kiska, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Retreat from Kiska?

The Retreat from Kiska runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Retreat from Kiska released?

The Retreat from Kiska was released on July 4, 1965.

Who directed The Retreat from Kiska?

The Retreat from Kiska was directed by Seiji Maruyama.

More films by Seiji Maruyama

Who is in the cast of The Retreat from Kiska?

The Retreat from Kiska stars Toshirô Mifune as Omura, Takashi Shimura as Military Command president and Sô Yamamura as Kawashima, among 39 credited actors.

Does The Retreat from Kiska have a post-credit scene?

No. The Retreat from Kiska has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Retreat from Kiska in?

The original language of The Retreat from Kiska is Japanese.

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