The Storm of the Pacific
"Where were you on Dec.7 1941? This man was in a Japanese Zero over Pearl Harbor!"
Originally released in 1960. The Storm of the Pacific is a war/drama film. directed by Shūe Matsubayashi.
Starring Yōsuke Natsuki, Toshirō Mifune, and Koji Tsuruta
Synopsis
Lt. Koji Kitami is a navigator-bombardier in Japan's Naval Air Force. He participates in the Japanese raid on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and is welcomed with pride in his hometown on his return. As Japan racks up victory after victory in the Pacific War, Kitami is caught up in the emotion of the time and fights courageously for the standard of Japanese honor. But his assuredness of his government's righteousness is shaken after the Japanese navy is defeated in the debacle of Midway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Storm of the Pacific about?
Lt. Koji Kitami is a navigator-bombardier in Japan's Naval Air Force. He participates in the Japanese raid on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and is welcomed with pride in his hometown ...
Who directed The Storm of the Pacific?
The Storm of the Pacific was directed by Shūe Matsubayashi.
How long is The Storm of the Pacific?
The Storm of the Pacific has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Storm of the Pacific released?
The Storm of the Pacific was released on April 26, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Storm of the Pacific?
The main cast of The Storm of the Pacific includes Yōsuke Natsuki, Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Makoto Satō, Aiko Mimasu.