Sengoku jieitai

19791979
K-18K-18
2h 19m

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6.4/10

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A squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through time to their country's warring states era, when rival samurai clans were battling to become the suprem... Read allA squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through time to their country's warring states era, when rival samurai clans were battling to become the supreme Shogun. The squad leader, Lt. Iba, sees this as the perfect opportunity to realize his d... Read allA squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through time to their country's warring states era, when rival samurai clans were battling to become the supreme Shogun. The squad leader, Lt. Iba, sees this as the perfect opportunity to realize his dream of becoming the ruler of Japan. To achieve this, he teams his troops up with those of... Read all

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

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53,095

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Director
- Kôsei Saitô
Writers
- Ryo Hanmura(novel)
- Toshio Kamata
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Awards
- 3 nominations

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Shin'ichi Chiba in Sengoku jieitai (1979)

Hiroyuki Sanada in Sengoku jieitai (1979)

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Trivia
Initially the producers approached the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) for props and vehicles, but the army withdrew its support after reading that soldiers go AWOL in the script. For that reason, old and sometimes outdated equipment (like M3 sub-machine guns) had to be used. The tank featured in the movie was even built entirely from scratch.

Goofs
None of the vehicles run out of fuel despite being stranded 400 years before the creation of fossil fuels for weeks.

Alternate versions
International English language version has rock ballads replacing original haunting soundtrack.

Connections
Referenced in The Last Horror Film (1982)

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Featured review

9/10

Wow!

I just finished watching the 139 min version (widescreen) with some friends and we were blown away. I won't bother repeating what others have said. What the filmmakers do with the concept is unexpected and fun. The huge battle is exhausting. Afterwards we were stunned to find there was still nearly 30 minutes left to go but that didn't keep us from being completely involved and entertained.

There is one thing that nearly ruined it and that was the horrific music/songs. Blues, Country/Folk and Rock Ballads do not belong here and every time they are used we all broke out in laughter. It's hideous. You have been warned but the story and storytelling keeps you grounded.

There are several outstanding moments that make you appreciate the talent behind the camera. There are many uses of silence as well as slow-motion photography that work beautifully. I really wish I could erase the music but alas.

Seek this out. It's fun, it's different and it takes you to places you wouldn't expect and that's very refreshing.

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