Fires on the Plain

Name: Fires on the Plain
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1959-11-03
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis, Mantarō Ushio, Kyū Sazanka

Original title: 野火

7.6/ 10IMDb7.9125

19591h 45mNR

Overview

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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Director: Kon Ichikawa
Writers: Shohei Ooka, Natto Wada
Producer: Masaichi Nagata
Production: Daiei Film

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fires on the Plain rated?

Fires on the Plain has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 125 votes.

Who directed Fires on the Plain?

Fires on the Plain was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

When was Fires on the Plain released?

Fires on the Plain was released in 1959.