MacArthur's Children(1984)
瀬戸内少年野球団
On an island in the Pacific, in a world about to change...
MacArthur's Children Synopsis
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the denizens of a small Japanese fishing village struggle with defeat, cultural change, and the arrival of American troops.
MacArthur's Children (1984) is a war, drama and comedy film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, released on June 23, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Takaya Yamauchi, Ken Watanabe, Yoshiyuki Omori and Shiori Sakura. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Writers:
- Tsutomu Tamura, Yû Aku
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Herald Ace
- Status:
- Released
MacArthur's Children (1984) Trailer
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MacArthur's Children Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takaya Yamauchi
as Ryuta Ashigara
Ken Watanabe
as Tetsuo Nakai
- Yoshiyuki Omori
Yoshiyuki Omori
as Saburo Masaki
- Shiori Sakura
Shiori Sakura
as Takeme "Mume" Hatano
Shima Iwashita
as Tome Anabuki
Hiromi Go
as Masao Nakai
Masako Natsume
as Komako Nakai
Hideji Ōtaki
as Ashigara
Jūzō Itami
as Hatano
Shinsuke Shimada
Taketoshi Naitō
Jun Hamamura
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, written by Tsutomu Tamura and Yû Aku.
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MacArthur's Children Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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MacArthur's Children – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch MacArthur's Children online?
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MacArthur's Children (1984) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in MacArthur's Children?
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The main cast of MacArthur's Children (1984) includes Takaya Yamauchi, Ken Watanabe, Yoshiyuki Omori, Shiori Sakura and Shima Iwashita. The film was directed by Masahiro Shinoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was MacArthur's Children released?
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MacArthur's Children was released on June 23, 1984 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is MacArthur's Children worth watching?
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MacArthur's Children (1984) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for MacArthur's Children?
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