Oath on the Burning Sands
熱砂の誓ひ
Synopsis
A Japanese army engineer (Hasegawa) on the mainland must put his personal feelings for a beautiful Chinese woman (Ri) aside if he is to succeed at building a highway through the "bandit"- (aka anti-Japanese militia-) infested hinterlands.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kunio Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiio Kimura, Kunio Watanabe
- Original Score
- Masao Koga
- Original Title
- 熱砂の誓ひ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kunio Watanabe
Chiio Kimura, Kunio Watanabe
Masao Koga
Tatsuo Tomonari
Kôichi Iwashita
Nobuyoshi Morita
Department Leadership Roster
Tatsuo Tomonari
Director of Photography
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
Kunio Watanabe
Director
Masao Koga
Original Music Composer
Chiio Kimura
Writer
Kunio Watanabe
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oath on the Burning Sands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oath on the Burning Sands about?
A Japanese army engineer (Hasegawa) on the mainland must put his personal feelings for a beautiful Chinese woman (Ri) aside if he is to succeed at building a highway through the "bandit"- (aka anti-Japanese militia-) infested hinterlands.
Who directed Oath on the Burning Sands?
Oath on the Burning Sands was directed by Kunio Watanabe.
Who stars in Oath on the Burning Sands?
The principal cast of Oath on the Burning Sands includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Ureo Egawa, Aiko Satomi, Sachiko Mitani.
When was Oath on the Burning Sands released and how long is it?
Oath on the Burning Sands was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Oath on the Burning Sands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oath on the Burning Sands was composed by Masao Koga.