Five Scouts
Originally released in 1938. Five Scouts is a war/drama film. directed by Tomotaka Tasaka. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Isamu Kosugi, Bontarō Miake, and Ichirō Izawa
Synopsis
An early example of the Japanese war film, closer to documentary realism than the kind of propaganda produced at the height of the Pacific War. "A company commander calls on five men. They are to reconnoiter, but on their way they are attacked. Only four of them return. While his companions mourn the fifth straggles back. Soon after comes the order to move out for a general attack. The men know that this time there will be no returning." (Donald Richie)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Isamu Kosugi
as Unit Commander Okada
Bontarō Miake
as Sergeant Fujimoto
Ichirō Izawa
as Private Kiguchi
Shirô Izome
as Private Nakamura
Toshinosuke Nagao
as Private Endo
Hikaru Hoshi
as Private Nagano
Toshimasa Inoue
as Private Masaki
Kiyoshi Watabe
as Private Inoue
Mantarō Ushio
as Private Tanaka
Haruhiko Nishi
as Corporal Yasuda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Scouts about?
An early example of the Japanese war film, closer to documentary realism than the kind of propaganda produced at the height of the Pacific War. "A company commander calls on five men. They are to r...
Who directed Five Scouts?
Five Scouts was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
How long is Five Scouts?
Five Scouts has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Five Scouts released?
Five Scouts was released on January 7, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Scouts?
The main cast of Five Scouts includes Isamu Kosugi, Bontarō Miake, Ichirō Izawa, Shirô Izome, Toshinosuke Nagao.