The Brass General
弾丸大将
Synopsis
Ammo scavengers make a living gathering the unexploded bombs and shell casings from the U.S. military training grounds. One of them, Zen, is their champion, a stingy but good-natured person. Based on the novel "Fuhatsudan" by Akae Yukio.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miyoji Ieki
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinobu Hashimoto
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 弾丸大将
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miyoji Ieki
Shinobu Hashimoto, Akae Yukio
Sei Ikeno
Masahiko Iimura
Yoshiki Nagasama
Department Leadership Roster
Miyoji Ieki
Director
Shinobu Hashimoto
Screenplay
Yoshiki Nagasama
Editor
Sei Ikeno
Original Music Composer
Masahiko Iimura
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brass General
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brass General about?
Ammo scavengers make a living gathering the unexploded bombs and shell casings from the U.S. military training grounds. One of them, Zen, is their champion, a stingy but good-natured person. Based on the novel "Fuhatsudan" by Akae Yukio.
Who directed The Brass General?
The Brass General was directed by Miyoji Ieki.
Who stars in The Brass General?
The principal cast of The Brass General includes Hiroshi Minami, Chikage Awashima, Isao Kimura, Junkichi Orimoto, Yoshi Katō.
When was The Brass General released and how long is it?
The Brass General was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brass General?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brass General was composed by Sei Ikeno.