
Fires on the Plain
“Fires on the Plain,” directed by Kon Ichikawa, is a harrowing depiction of the desperate struggle for survival faced by a Japanese soldier in the waning days of World War II. As he navigates the brutal and unforgiving landscape of the Philippine jungle, the film explores themes of humanity, despair, and the primal instinct to endure amidst the horrors of war.
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Director: Kon Ichikawa
Actors: Eiji Funakoshi, Hikaru Hoshi, Kô Sugita, Kyū Sazanka, Mantarō Ushio, Masaya Tsukida, Mickey Curtis, Osamu Takizawa, Tatsuya Ishiguro, Yoshihiro Hamaguchi
Country: Japan
Company: Daiei Studios, Kadokawa Herald Pictures
Awards: 6 wins
Duration:
1h 48minRelease: 1959
Release Date: 1959-11-03
IMDb: 7.9
TMDB: 7.6
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
FilmAffinity: 7.5