The Navy
海軍
Synopsis
A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinji Murayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Original Title
- 海軍
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinji Murayama
Kaneto Shindō
Hikaru Hayashi
Osamu Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Hikaru Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Osamu Tanaka
Editor
Shinji Murayama
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Navy
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What is The Navy about?
A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.
Who directed The Navy?
The Navy was directed by Shinji Murayama.
Who stars in The Navy?
The principal cast of The Navy includes Kinya Kitaoji, Sonny Chiba, Michiko Araki, Fusatarō Ishijima, Yoshi Katō.
When was The Navy released and how long is it?
The Navy was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Navy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Navy was composed by Hikaru Hayashi.