Red Angel
赤い天使
Synopsis
In 1939, Sakura Nishi is a young army nurse who is sent to the field hospitals in China during the Sino-Japanese war. She has to assist the surgeon Dr. Okabe with an incredible number of amputations. In the crowded wards, she gives sympathy to some of the soldiers, including sexually servicing one who has lost both arms and has no hope of returning home. She falls in love with Dr. Okabe, and follows him to the front, even though he is impotent from his morphine addiction.
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The Red Angel (1966) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-31
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Ayako Wakao
Nurse Sakura Nishi
Shinsuke Ashida
Dr. Okabe
Yūsuke Kawazu
Pvt. Orihara
Ranko Akagi
Head Nurse Iwashima
Jōtarō Senba
Private Sakamoto
Daihachi Kita
Pvt. Nogami
Jun Osanai
Special Duty Sergeant Major
Daigo Inoue
Advance Guard Company's Fifth Chief
Ayako Ikegami
Nurse Tsurusaki
Takashi Nakamura
Head of infantry
Kenichi Tani
Kisao Tobita
Patient
Naomasa Kawashima
Kyōsuke Shiho
Shin Minatsu
Ken Nakahara
Shinji Sayama
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryōzō Kasahara
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 赤い天使
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuzō Masumura
Ryōzō Kasahara, Yorichika Arima
Sei Ikeno
Setsuo Kobayashi
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Ikuo Kubodera
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuzō Masumura
Director
Ryōzō Kasahara
Screenplay
Shigeo Mano
Production Design
Ikuo Kubodera
Producer
Sei Ikeno
Original Music Composer
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Editor
Setsuo Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Angel
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What is Red Angel about?
In 1939, Sakura Nishi is a young army nurse who is sent to the field hospitals in China during the Sino-Japanese war. She has to assist the surgeon Dr. Okabe with an incredible number of amputations. In the crowded wards, she gives sympathy to some of the soldiers, including sexually servicing one who has lost both arms and has no hope of returning home. She falls in love with Dr. Okabe, and follows him to the front, even though he is impotent from his morphine addiction.
Who directed Red Angel?
Red Angel was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Who stars in Red Angel?
The principal cast of Red Angel includes Ayako Wakao, Shinsuke Ashida, Yūsuke Kawazu, Ranko Akagi, Jōtarō Senba.
When was Red Angel released and how long is it?
Red Angel was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Angel was composed by Sei Ikeno.
Is Red Angel based on a book or true story?
Red Angel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yorichika Arima".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Angel?
Red Angel holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).