Summaries

When a boy who is in the navy college returns home for vacation he meets his young cousin who also wants to join in order to become a pilot. However, the younger man's mother is antagonistic knowing the folly of war. When the younger man recruits his cousin to speak to the mother the enlisted man is successful and the mother relents. The younger cousin is soon in the navy and training to become a pilot. He graduates too, but one night loses his friend yet has no time to reflect on the event as japan draws nearer to war with the West. The pilot and his fellow pilots are told to embark on a mission, but initially not told their purpose or destination. Only later it is revealed that the destination is Hawaii, USA. Pearl Habour looms.—aghaemi

Details

Keywords
  • world war two
  • 1940s
  • year 1941
  • japanese empire
  • attack on pearl harbor
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
Release date Dec 2, 1942
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Production companies Ministry of Information of Empire of Japan Ministry of Navy Navy General Headquarters Press Division

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 56m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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