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The Last Kamikaze

1970Movie2 h 2 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A nerve-racking, profoundly sad war movie about history and war, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

With World War II is coming to its end and Japan nearing defeat, Japanese military leaders step up suicide attacks on Allied ships. Toei legend Koji Tsuruta stars as a Kamikaze squad leader who has second thoughts about suicide runs. He becomes torn between his own morality and his duty to his country when he must deal with a pilot under his command who refuses to complete his mission.

Feels like

  • WWII Drama
  • Kamikaze Pilots
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Psychological Warfare
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Bleak & Intense
  • Duty vs. Morality
  • Japanese Cinema Classic
  • Anti-War Theme

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Junya Satō
Written by
Kinya Naoi
Produced by
Hiroshi Okawa
Music by
Toshiaki Tsushima

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Facts

October 29, 1970 · 2 h 2 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 29, 1970
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Kamikaze?"

Questions about The Last Kamikaze

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Where can I stream The Last Kamikaze?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Last Kamikaze is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Last Kamikaze worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Last Kamikaze?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Last Kamikaze plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Last Kamikaze in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.