Port Arthur movie poster

Port Arthur

August 2, 1980 3h 5m 7.3/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Port Arthur is a war/drama film. directed by Toshio Masuda. With a runtime of 3h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Teruhiko Aoi, and Kenji Niinuma

Synopsis

Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, during the Russo-Japanese War of (1904 - 1905). In the story dominated the character Lt Takeshi Kogyo (Teruhiko Aoi), teachers, and a reserve officer who became commander of the platoon and later company. At the same time monitors the conduct of the army commander general Nogi (Tatsuya Nakadai), which was commissioned of the emperor Matsuhito (Toshirô Mifune) to the conquest of the fort.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date August 2, 1980 45 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 3h 5m 185 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (12 votes)
🌍
Language Japanese Original language
🎬
Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Port Arthur about?

Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, during the Russo-Japanese War of (1904 - 1905). In the story dominated the charac...

Who directed Port Arthur?

Port Arthur was directed by Toshio Masuda.

How long is Port Arthur?

Port Arthur has a runtime of 3 hours and 5 minutes (185 minutes total).

When was Port Arthur released?

Port Arthur was released on August 2, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Port Arthur?

The main cast of Port Arthur includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Teruhiko Aoi, Kenji Niinuma, Masayuki Yuhara, Makoto Satō.