Movie
1959 · 3h 24m · War · Drama · History
TMDB 8.1/10 (295 votes)
After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts and moves with his newlywed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
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Masaki KobayashiDirector
Tatsuya Nakadaias Kaji
Michiyo Aratamaas Michiko
Chikage Awashimaas Tôfuku Kin
Ineko Arimaas Shunran Yô
So Yamamuraas Okishima
Akira Ishihamaas Chin
Kōji Nanbaraas Kô
Seiji Miyaguchias Kyôritsu Ô
Tōru Abeas Watarai Gunsô
Masao Mishimaas Kuroki Shochô
Eitarō Ozawaas Okazaki
Kōji Mitsuias Furuya
Akitake Kōnoas Kôno Taii
Nobuo Nakamuraas Honsha Buchô
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