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The Navy

The Navy

19631h 40m

Overview

A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.

Directed by Shinji Murayama
Written by Kaneto Shindō
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Top Cast

Kinya Kitaoji

Kinya Kitaoji

Shinji

Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba

Takao

Michiko Araki

Michiko Araki

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Fusatarō Ishijima

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

Yoshiko Mita

Yoshiko Mita

Haruko Sugimura

Haruko Sugimura

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

Gōzō Sōma

Gōzō Sōma

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Shirō Ōki

Themes & Keywords

imperial japanese navy

About The Navy

The Navy is a war, drama film released in 1963 exploring themes of imperial japanese navy. Directed by Shinji Murayama, it stars Kinya Kitaoji, Sonny Chiba, Michiko Araki. A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.

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