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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryuzo Kikushima
- Original Score
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 兵隊やくざ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuzō Masumura
Ryuzo Kikushima, Yorichika Arima
Naozumi Yamamoto
Setsuo Kobayashi
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Masaichi Nagata, Ikuo Kubodera
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuzō Masumura
Director
Ryuzo Kikushima
Screenplay
Masaichi Nagata
Producer
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
Setsuo Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoodlum Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hoodlum Soldier about?
A young intellectual conscientious objector is forced to serve with the Japanese army in Manchuria. He joins with a dim-witted former gangster in an effort to desert by stealing a train.
Who directed Hoodlum Soldier?
Hoodlum Soldier was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Who stars in Hoodlum Soldier?
The principal cast of Hoodlum Soldier includes Shintarō Katsu, Takahiro Tamura, Eiko Taki, Mikio Narita, Tōru Abe.
When was Hoodlum Soldier released and how long is it?
Hoodlum Soldier was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Hoodlum Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hoodlum Soldier was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.
Is Hoodlum Soldier based on a book or true story?
Hoodlum Soldier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yorichika Arima".