Nobi (Fires on the Plain) (1959) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Nobi (Fires on the Plain)
Year
1959
Running time
108 min.
Country
Japan
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
War. Drama | II World War
Synopsis
It is the Philipines, 1945. The Japanese Imperial Army has been reduced to a ragtag mob hiding in the jungles. Among them is Pvt. Tamura. The situation goes from bad to worse and in the face of the brutal conditions facing the men, some go insane and resort to murder and cannibalism. In the midst of this, Pvt. Tamura tries to survive without giving up his principles.
Rankings Position
- #45 Best War Movies/War Film
- #51 Best Movies and TV Series about the Second World War
- #79 Best Japanese Movies of all time
Awards
1961: Locarno International Film Festival: Best Movie
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