The Burning Sky
Originally released in 1940. The Burning Sky is a war film. directed by Yutaka Abe.
Starring Susumu Fujita, Taizō Fukami, and Katsuhiko Haida
Synopsis
The film was produced during Second Sino-Japanese War, before the Pearl Harbor Attack in 1941. The film mainly concerns the training of newly-recruited pilots and their daily life, then their subsequent fighting experiences in China. Army supported the production, providing all the authentic airplanes, training and actual actions. They even provided the older biplanes disguised as Chinese fighter planes. Obinata plays the trainer-turned-combat-leader, who is passionate and cool at the same time. All his boys love him, of course. The film is not as intense, full of sugar-coated camaraderie, until young pilots are killed in action one by one. Last twenty minutes are fairly grim, as the message of self-sacrifice is heard loud and clear.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toho Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burning Sky about?
The film was produced during Second Sino-Japanese War, before the Pearl Harbor Attack in 1941. The film mainly concerns the training of newly-recruited pilots and their daily life, then their subse...
Who directed The Burning Sky?
The Burning Sky was directed by Yutaka Abe.
How long is The Burning Sky?
The Burning Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Burning Sky released?
The Burning Sky was released on May 10, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burning Sky?
The main cast of The Burning Sky includes Susumu Fujita, Taizō Fukami, Katsuhiko Haida, Seishiro Hara, Kazuo Hasegawa.