The Battle of Okinawa (1971)

ALL 08/14/1971 (ja) War, History 149 Min
  • Release
    08/14/1971
  • Production
    TOHO
  • Rotten tomato
    74.58%
  • Original title
    激動の昭和史 沖縄決戦
  • Original language
    ja
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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The biggest and last fierce battle in history! 90 days of turbulence that burned green and life!

Overview

The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.

  1. Kihachi Okamoto

    Director

  2. Story



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The Battle of Okinawa (1971) 149 Min

ALL 08/14/1971 (ja)
War, History
  • Release 08/14/1971
  • Production
    TOHO
  • Original title 激動の昭和史 沖縄決戦
  • ja
  • Revenue0.00

The biggest and last fierce battle in history! 90 days of turbulence that burned green and life!

Overview

The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.

  1. Kihachi Okamoto

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Yoshitami Kuroiwa

    Editor

  4. Sanezumi Fujimoto, Hiroshi Haryu

    Producer