The Navy
Originally released in 1963. The Navy is a war/drama film. directed by Shinji Murayama.
Starring Kinya Kitaoji, Sonny Chiba, and Michiko Araki
Synopsis
A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Navy about?
A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out...
Who directed The Navy?
The Navy was directed by Shinji Murayama.
How long is The Navy?
The Navy has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Navy released?
The Navy was released on August 13, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Navy?
The main cast of The Navy includes Kinya Kitaoji, Sonny Chiba, Michiko Araki, Fusatarō Ishijima, Yoshi Katō.