Fort Graveyard
"Their lives were short, but their music will live on forever."
Originally released in 1965. Fort Graveyard is a drama/war film. directed by Kihachi Okamoto. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Makoto Satō, and Reiko Dan
Synopsis
Charged with insubordination for punching a superior, Sergeant Kosugi is shipped to China in the last desperate days of the Second World War. His commander, Captain Sakuma, is vicious and dictatorial. Sakuma places Kosugi in charge of training for combat what once was the military band. Kosugi must somehow prepare his inept soldiers for the rigors of combat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Mifune Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Graveyard about?
Charged with insubordination for punching a superior, Sergeant Kosugi is shipped to China in the last desperate days of the Second World War. His commander, Captain Sakuma, is vicious and dictatori...
Who directed Fort Graveyard?
Fort Graveyard was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
How long is Fort Graveyard?
Fort Graveyard has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Fort Graveyard released?
Fort Graveyard was released on September 18, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fort Graveyard?
The main cast of Fort Graveyard includes Toshirō Mifune, Makoto Satō, Reiko Dan, Yūnosuke Itō, Tatsuya Nakadai.