The Highest Honour
“The enemy gave them a choice: Live in disgrace. Die with honour.”
Synopsis
After a highly successful raid on Singapore Harbour, soldiers of Z Special Unit lead a new expedition in Singapore, with disastrous results.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Highest Honour (1982) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-26
Top Cast
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John Howard
Captain R. C. Page
Steve Bisley
A.B. W.G. Falls
Michael Aitkens
Major R.M. Ingleton
Tony Bonner
Lieutenant W.G. Carey
John Ley
Lieutenant A.L. Sargent
Harold Hopkins
Corporal C.M. Stewart
Gary Waddell
Corporal R.B. Fletcher
Tim Elston
Sergeant D.P. Gooley
Neil Redfern
WO2 A. Warren
Michael Harrs
LCPL J.T. Hardy
Stuart Wilson
Lt. Gen. Ivan Lyon
Ken Goodlet
Bill Reynolds
Hōsei Komatsu
Sergeant Major Yabe
Atsuo Nakamura
Minoru Tamiya
Mizuho Suzuki
Major General Kawamura
Terry Hu
Lu Ran Shi
George Mallaby
Lieutenant Commander Don Davidson
Alan Cassell
Lieutenant Ted Carse
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Maxwell, Seiji Maruyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Robinson, Katsuya Susaki
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- The Highest Honour
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Southern Films International, TOHO, Shin Nippon Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Maxwell, Seiji Maruyama
Lee Robinson, Katsuya Susaki
Masaru Satō
John R. McLean, Kōzō Okazaki
Yoshitami Kuroiwa, David Stiven
Takero Itō, Lee Robinson, John McCallum
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Robinson
Writer
Takero Itō
Producer
Lee Robinson
Producer
Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Editor
David Stiven
Editor
John R. McLean
Director of Photography
Kōzō Okazaki
Director of Photography
Shigekazu Ikuno
Production Design
Bernard Hides
Production Design
Graham Purcell
Costume Design
Peter Maxwell
Director
Seiji Maruyama
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Highest Honour
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What is The Highest Honour about?
After a highly successful raid on Singapore Harbour, soldiers of Z Special Unit lead a new expedition in Singapore, with disastrous results.
Who directed The Highest Honour?
The Highest Honour was directed by Peter Maxwell, Seiji Maruyama.
Who stars in The Highest Honour?
The principal cast of The Highest Honour includes John Howard, Steve Bisley, Michael Aitkens, Tony Bonner, John Ley.
When was The Highest Honour released and how long is it?
The Highest Honour was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Highest Honour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Highest Honour was composed by Masaru Satō.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Highest Honour?
The Highest Honour holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).