World War III Breaks Out(1960)
第三次世界大戦 四十一時間の恐怖
World War III Breaks Out Synopsis
The lives of several Japanese families are shattered as the USA and the USSR move toward war, Japan finds itself caught in the middle, and Tokyo is ultimately evacuated as the two superpowers invoke the 'nuclear option'.
World War III Breaks Out (1960) is a science fiction and drama film directed by Shigeaki Hidaka, released on October 19, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Tatsuo Umemiya, Yoshiko Mita, Yayoi Furusato and Norifumi Fujishima. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Shigeaki Hidaka
- Writers:
- Hisataka Kai
- Cinematographer:
- Tadashi Aramaki
- Composer:
- Ko Ishimatsu
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
World War III Breaks Out (1960) Trailer
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World War III Breaks Out Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tatsuo Umemiya
as 正木記者
Yoshiko Mita
as 藤本知子
Yayoi Furusato
as 沢本静子
- Norifumi Fujishima
Norifumi Fujishima
as 沢本茂夫
Seiichirō Kameishi
as 市村憲一
Yoshi Katō
as 沢本耕三
- Yukiko Nikaido
Yukiko Nikaido
as 市村見栄
Michiko Hoshi
as 恵子
Takashi Kanda
as 大塚先生
- Fusatarō Ishijima
Fusatarō Ishijima
as 市村良一
Akiko Kazami
as 市村喬子
- Koji Sahara
Koji Sahara
as 昌一
Key crew
Directed by Shigeaki Hidaka, written by Hisataka Kai.
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World War III Breaks Out Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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World War III Breaks Out – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch World War III Breaks Out online?
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World War III Breaks Out (1960) is available to stream on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in World War III Breaks Out?
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The main cast of World War III Breaks Out (1960) includes Tatsuo Umemiya, Yoshiko Mita, Yayoi Furusato, Norifumi Fujishima and Seiichirō Kameishi. The film was directed by Shigeaki Hidaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was World War III Breaks Out released?
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World War III Breaks Out was released on October 19, 1960 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is World War III Breaks Out worth watching?
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World War III Breaks Out (1960) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for World War III Breaks Out?
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