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Fires on the Plain

NR1h 45m1959Kon Ichikawa
IMDb: 7.9/10Rotten: 100%
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In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.

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World War IiDefeatPhilippinesPacific WarBlack And WhiteCannibalStruggle For SurvivalJapanese ArmyJapanese SoldierHorrors Of War

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fires on the Plain (1959) about?

In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.

Who stars in Fires on the Plain?

Fires on the Plain stars Eiji Funakoshi (Tamura), Osamu Takizawa (Yasuda), Mickey Curtis (Nagamatsu), Mantarō Ushio (Sergeant), Kyū Sazanka (Army surgeon). The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

How long is Fires on the Plain?

Fires on the Plain has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is Fires on the Plain worth watching?

Fires on the Plain holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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