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The War of the 16 Year Olds (1976): Cast

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The War of the 16 Year Olds is a 1976 war drama directed by Toshio Matsumoto, starring Rokkō Toura as Teacher, Takamaru Sasaki and Kumiko Akiyoshi. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The War of the 16 Year Olds (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Toshio Matsumoto
Genres
War , Mystery , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The War of the 16 Year Olds About?

The premise of The War of the 16 Year Olds without spoilers.

A young drifter and a precocious sixteen years old girl slowly form a bond in a small town haunted by its wartime past.

The War of the 16 Year Olds Themes & Keywords

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  • girl
  • japanese new wave
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Cast & crew

The War of the 16 Year Olds Cast & Characters

Rokkō Toura leads the cast as Teacher, with Takamaru Sasaki as Kōzaburō and Kumiko Akiyoshi as Azuna. Directed by Toshio Matsumoto; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Toshio Matsumoto

More films directed by Toshio Matsumoto: Dogra Magra, Ki or Breathing, Phantom and Andy Warhol: Re-Reproduction.

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The War of the 16 Year Olds Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “War of Sixteen” and “Juroku-sai no senso”.

Also known as
  • War of Sixteen
  • Juroku-sai no senso
  • 十六岁的战争

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The War of the 16 Year Olds FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The War of the 16 Year Olds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The War of the 16 Year Olds?

The War of the 16 Year Olds runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The War of the 16 Year Olds released?

The War of the 16 Year Olds was released on August 19, 1976.

Who directed The War of the 16 Year Olds?

The War of the 16 Year Olds was directed by Toshio Matsumoto.

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Who is in the cast of The War of the 16 Year Olds?

The War of the 16 Year Olds stars Rokkō Toura as Teacher, Takamaru Sasaki as Kōzaburō and Kumiko Akiyoshi as Azuna, among 7 credited actors.

Does The War of the 16 Year Olds have a post-credit scene?

No. The War of the 16 Year Olds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The War of the 16 Year Olds in?

The original language of The War of the 16 Year Olds is Japanese.

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