The Six Million Dollar Man (TV Series) The Last Kamikaze (1975) User Reviews

The Survivor

[AaronCapenBanner · 8/10 · 28 May 2015]

Steve Austin(Lee Majors) is assigned a most urgent task in recovering a new kind of nuclear warhead that has been lost on a South Pacific island after being illegally transported on a plane that crashed. To make things more challenging, Steve is knocked unconscious by an explosion caused by a trap left by a downed World War II Japanese kamikaze pilot(played by John Fujioka) who takes him prisoner, and is unwilling to believe the war ended thirty years ago with Japan's defeat and surrender. Rival forces also want the warhead, and so Steve must deal with all these threats in order to complete his mission, and be rescued by the naval forces led by Oscar Goldman(Richard Anderson). Better than usual episode is among the best, with an intelligent, grounded story with interesting characters, fine acting, and poignant conclusion. A highlight of the series.

Honorable effort

[Fluke_Skywalker · 7/10 · 6 May 2016]

"The Last Kamikaze" could've and should've been eight kinds of bad, but thanks to some really strong performances, particularly from guest star John Fujioka and Lee Majors, it manages to instead be a rather poignant look at honor, friendship and the haze of war. A war that was still fresh in the minds of a generation at the time this episode first aired.

I also really enjoyed the performance of Robert Ito, who has you guessing about his intentions right from the start without ever giving anything away.

With an interesting story, beautiful locations and a really moving ending, "The Last Kamikaze" is easily one of the best SMDM episodes I've seen.

Masterpiece Episode of a Formulaic Serial TV

[randytorres-30892 · 10/10 · 16 January 2020]

Almost 50 years after the show aired, I remember it vividly, to the exclusion of any other episode. The acting, especially John Fujioka, was way above and well beyond what one one could expect in a formulaic series. The scene where Fujioka's character begs the 6 Million Dollar Man to accept the ceremonial Japanese sash still brings tears to my eyes. A masterpiece of television production.

One of the best SMDM episodes.

[Trump2024 · 10/10 · 3 May 2021]

All around a great story, and even today I bet it would resonate. I was 11 when this one came out and still remember it to this day, especially the part when Steve fell into the pit. And the ending. All told I think this was one of the best TV episodes of the 70's, or ever.

The last kamikaze

[coltras35 · 9/10 · 21 September 2023]

When a plane carrying an atomic warhead crashes on a South Pacific island, Steve is sent to retrieve it. He finds that an ex-Japanese fighter pilot, Kuroda, has taken it to his home. Steve must successfully navigate his way through the booby-traps and retrieve the warhead before a rogue guerilla group does.

This episode is a stirring combination of adventure, action and drama - the latter is thoughtfully done. The conflict and interaction between Austin and Kuroda, a pilot still on island, thinking the war is on, is really well done. Subjects such as honour, the Bushido code, the dismantling effects of war and understanding is touched upon. Of course, there's some good thrills amidst the foliage of the Japanese island with Austin foiling booby traps. Along with the Pal-Mir escort, this is Definitely one of the best of season 2.

Honour and integrity personified.

[kindofblue-78221 · 10/10 · 9 August 2022]

This is a magnificent story. One of my favourites.

This story is about honour and integrity. Traits that aren't that important anymore. Many actually frown upon them.

Steve is in fine form as he finally helps his adversary find peace and end a war with himself and a non existent enemy.

Outstanding and very moving at the end when the war really does end.