The Last Escape
最後の脱走
Synopsis
A group of Japanese nursing students and their instructor is serving at an army camp in China. When Japan loses the war the group sets out to depart China, but on the way back to Japan is captured by the Chinese and coerced to instead treat the Chinese army at a clinic. Caught with the group is also a Japanese doctor. When the Chinese army faction itself loses in battle the Japanese plan their escape.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Senkichi Taniguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeshi Kimura, Toshio Yasumi
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 最後の脱走
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Senkichi Taniguchi
Takeshi Kimura, Toshio Yasumi, Sutezō Umemoto
Akira Ifukube
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Senkichi Taniguchi
Director
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Producer
Sutezō Umemoto
Writer
Takeshi Kimura
Screenplay
Toshio Yasumi
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Escape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Escape about?
A group of Japanese nursing students and their instructor is serving at an army camp in China. When Japan loses the war the group sets out to depart China, but on the way back to Japan is captured by the Chinese and coerced to instead treat the Chinese army at a clinic. Caught with the group is also a Japanese doctor. When the Chinese army faction itself loses in battle the Japanese plan their escape.
Who directed The Last Escape?
The Last Escape was directed by Senkichi Taniguchi.
Who stars in The Last Escape?
The principal cast of The Last Escape includes Koji Tsuruta, Setsuko Hara, Reiko Dan, Akihiko Hirata, Ikio Sawamura.
When was The Last Escape released and how long is it?
The Last Escape was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Escape was composed by Akira Ifukube.