Official movie poster for Battle of the Japan Sea (1969), a war history film

Battle of the Japan Sea(1969)

日本海大海戦

6.4(9)2h 8m1969-08-01
WarHistoryDrama

Battle of the Japan Sea Synopsis

Japan and Russia clash in what comes to be known as the Russo-Japanese War. An attempt by the Japanese fleet and army to take Port Arthur fails, and a Russian fleet bears down on the Sea of Japan. Admiral Heihachiro Togo sends his fleet to confront the Russians, with results which stun both nations. Meanwhile, Major Genjiro Akashi makes secret negotiations with the Bolshevik revolutionaries in Russia, negotiations that have repercussions far beyond the conflict at hand.

Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) is a war, history and drama film directed by Seiji Maruyama, released on August 1, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama and Chishū Ryū. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.

Director:
Seiji Maruyama
Writers:
Toshio Yasumi
Producers:
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Cinematographer:
Hiroshi Murai
Composer:
Masaru Satō
Production:
TOHO
Budget:
$973,000
Revenue:
$960,000
Status:
Released

Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) Trailer

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Battle of the Japan Sea Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.

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6.5/10

Seiji Maruyama’s sanitized docu-drama, retelling the Japanese conduct of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, which culminated with Japan’s stunning naval victory in the Tsushima Strait. Tsushima’s significance is practically mythic, amounting to a national symbol. From a director who has shown reverence for military values, you might expect a painstakingly conscientious propaganda film. That’s what you get here,…

Reviewed on December 23, 2013

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Battle of the Japan Sea – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Battle of the Japan Sea online?

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Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Battle of the Japan Sea?

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The main cast of Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) includes Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Chishū Ryū and Susumu Fujita. The film was directed by Seiji Maruyama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Battle of the Japan Sea released?

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Battle of the Japan Sea was released on August 1, 1969 and runs for 2h 8m.

Is Battle of the Japan Sea worth watching?

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Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Battle of the Japan Sea?

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Yes. The official Battle of the Japan Sea trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.