Kamikaze
Brief Synopsis
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Lt. Col. Senda resists the idea of sending Japanese fighter pilots on suicide missions. He believes that what is really necessary for Japan to regain momentum in the war is for the air force to gather its most brilliant pilots into an elite squadron and use the unit to pinpoint attacks on the Americans. Disrespected by the kamikaze pilots who think the "non-suicidal" pilots are afraid, the unit redeems itself by stunning victories. But success leads the military leaders to expect too much of the unit, and new orders portend disaster.
Cast & Crew
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Perry Wolff
Director
Duncan Elliott
Jim Stephens
Norman Dello Joio
Music
Françoise Diot
Film Editor
James B. Faichney
Consultant
Film Details
Release Date
Jan
1962
Premiere Information
New York opening: 2 Oct 1962
Production Company
C. B. S. Europe; Irja Film Productions; Le Film d'Art
Distribution Company
Brigadier Film Associates
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 41m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Synopsis
Allied and Japanese newsreel footage is used to introduce evidence that in 1941 the United States received repeated warnings that the Japanese were planning aggressive action. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, war is declared, and Japan makes steady gains during the next 6 months. When the Americans retake bases on the Gilbert, Marshall, and Mariana Islands, however, the tide begins to turn. In a desperate attempt to regain their losses, the Japanese resort to the use of Kamikaze pilots, but the United States retaliates with the atom bomb, and Japan is forced into an unconditional surrender.
Film Details
Release Date
Jan
1962
Premiere Information
New York opening: 2 Oct 1962
Production Company
C. B. S. Europe; Irja Film Productions; Le Film d'Art
Distribution Company
Brigadier Film Associates
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 41m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
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Opened in Paris in January 1961.
