Blood on the Sun
“Having a wonderful time In Tokyo!”
Synopsis
Nick Condon, an American journalist in 20s Tokyo, publishes the Japanese master plan for world domination. Reaction from the understandably upset Japanese provides the action, but this is overshadowed by the propaganda of the time.
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Blood on the Sun 1945Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-23
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Nick Condon
Sylvia Sidney
Iris Hilliard
Porter Hall
Arthur Bickett
John Emery
Premier Gilchi Tanaka
Robert Armstrong
Col Hideki Tojo
Wallace Ford
Ollie Miller
Rosemary DeCamp
Edith Miller
John Halloran
Capt. Oshima
Leonard Strong
Hijikata
James Bell
Charley Sprague
Marvin Miller
Yamada
Rhys Williams
Joseph Cassell
Frank Puglia
Prince Tatsugi
Grace Lem
Amah
Harold Miller
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
Secret Police Capt. Yomamoto (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
Johnny Clarke (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Garrett Fort, Lester Cole, Nathaniel Curtis, Frank Melford
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Blood on the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- William Cagney Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Garrett Fort, Lester Cole, Nathaniel Curtis, Frank Melford
Miklós Rózsa
Theodor Sparkuhl
Walter Hannemann, Truman K. Wood
William Cagney
Department Leadership Roster
Garrett Fort
Writer
Lester Cole
Writer
William Cagney
Producer
Frank Lloyd
Director
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Nathaniel Curtis
Writer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Truman K. Wood
Editor
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood on the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood on the Sun about?
Nick Condon, an American journalist in 20s Tokyo, publishes the Japanese master plan for world domination. Reaction from the understandably upset Japanese provides the action, but this is overshadowed by the propaganda of the time.
Who directed Blood on the Sun?
Blood on the Sun was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Blood on the Sun?
The principal cast of Blood on the Sun includes James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney, Porter Hall, John Emery, Robert Armstrong.
When was Blood on the Sun released and how long is it?
Blood on the Sun was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood on the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood on the Sun was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood on the Sun?
Blood on the Sun holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).