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Attack Squadron!

Original title: Taiheiyo no tsubasa
  • 1963
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
121
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Attack Squadron! (1963)
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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... Read allLt. 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 a... Read allLt. 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" ... Read all

  • Director
    • Shûe Matsubayashi
  • Writers
    • Shinobu Hashimoto
    • Shin'ichi Sekizawa
    • Katsuya Susaki
  • Stars
    • Toshirô Mifune
    • Yûzô Kayama
    • Takashi Shimura
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    121
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    • Director
      • Shûe Matsubayashi
    • Writers
      • Shinobu Hashimoto
      • Shin'ichi Sekizawa
      • Katsuya Susaki
    • Stars
      • Toshirô Mifune
      • Yûzô Kayama
      • Takashi Shimura
    • 2User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Toshirô Mifune
    Toshirô Mifune
    • Lt. Colonel Senda
    Yûzô Kayama
    Yûzô Kayama
    • Captain Shiro Taki
    Takashi Shimura
    Takashi Shimura
    • Admiral
    Yôsuke Natsuki
    Yôsuke Natsuki
    • Captain Nobuo Ataka
    Makoto Satô
    Makoto Satô
    • Teppei Yano
    Yuriko Hoshi
    Yuriko Hoshi
    Ryô Ikebe
    Ryô Ikebe
    Kiyoshi Atsumi
    Kiyoshi Atsumi
    Kô Nishimura
    Kô Nishimura
    Susumu Fujita
    • Yamato Commander Ito
    Jun Tazaki
    Jun Tazaki
    • Commander
    Akihiko Hirata
    Akihiko Hirata
    • Senda's Aide
    Yoshifumi Tajima
    Yoshifumi Tajima
    • Sailor
    Yoshio Kosugi
    • Destroyer Captain
    Mie Hama
    Mie Hama
    Senkichi Ômura
    • Transport Pilot
    Hideo Sunazuka
    Ichirô Nakatani
    Ichirô Nakatani
    • Director
      • Shûe Matsubayashi
    • Writers
      • Shinobu Hashimoto
      • Shin'ichi Sekizawa
      • Katsuya Susaki
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      Edited into Admiral Yamamoto (1968)

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    An Interesting Perspective
    It's always interesting to see 'the other side' of war films so coming across Matsubayashi's Attack Squadron! Was a treat. Starring Mifune Toshiro as the Japanese Naval air commander given the task of creating a functional fighter squadron from the remnants of their pilot force as World War II draws to a close and who is, once again, taking orders from fellow seven samurai, Shimura Takashi (in a very brief role as the admiral). A good portion of the early action revolves around the difficulties the pilots go through to make their way back to the home islands from theaters of war they no longer control which does emphasize the dire straights the empire found itself in and the desperation of their cause at that point in time.

    Mifune is effective as the commander who is adamant that the suicide kamikaze squadrons being organized are a waste of resources, although he isn't around much in the film with the bulk of the story revolving around his junior flight leaders. What's a bit surprising is the candor the film expresses at the unrelenting losses being experienced by the pounding they are taking from Allied forces, with the addition of a neat segment on the sinking of the Yamato in a cool side story. Unfortunately the film is ultimately undone by cheap special effects and model work that frankly make the SFX of a second tier Son of Godzilla movie seem like Avatar. Still, if you can maintain a herculean suspension of disbelief it's a pretty good ride to the end and the unique perspective on the war that gives you something to think about.
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    • Release date
      • January 3, 1963 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Kamikaze
    • Production company
      • Toho Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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