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Fires on the Plain

Fires on the Plain

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 野火
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1959-11-03
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 7.629/10 (116 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Daiei Film
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.251
  • Languages: Tagalog, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Eiji Funakoshi

Eiji Funakoshi

as Tamura

Osamu Takizawa

Osamu Takizawa

as Yasuda

Mickey Curtis

Mickey Curtis

as Nagamatsu

Mantarō Ushio

Mantarō Ushio

as Sergeant

Kyū Sazanka

Kyū Sazanka

as Army surgeon

Yoshihiro Hamaguchi

Yoshihiro Hamaguchi

as Officer

Hikaru Hoshi

Hikaru Hoshi

as Soldier

Masaya Tsukida

Masaya Tsukida

as Soldier

Kô Sugita

Kô Sugita

as Soldier

Tatsuya Ishiguro

Tatsuya Ishiguro

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Fires on the Plain﹣Kon Ichikawa

External Links

Keywords

world war iiphilippinespacific warcannibalstruggle for survivaljapanese army1940s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fires on the Plain?

Fires on the Plain is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1959-11-03.

Who are the main actors in Fires on the Plain?

The main cast includes Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis, Mantarō Ushio, Kyū Sazanka, .

Where can I watch Fires on the Plain online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Fires on the Plain is available.

Is Fires on the Plain based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Fires on the Plain?

Fires on the Plain has an IMDb rating of 7.629/10 based on 116 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Fires on the Plain?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Fires on the Plain?

The soundtrack was composed by Daiei Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Fires on the Plain filmed?

Fires on the Plain was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Fires on the Plain?

The total runtime of Fires on the Plain is 105 minutes.

Is Fires on the Plain suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Fires on the Plain?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Fires on the Plain.

Does Fires on the Plain have a post-credit scene?

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