Fires on the Plain (1959)
Original title: 野火
Fires on the Plain is a 1959 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kon Ichikawa, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa and Mickey Curtis.
In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
Quick answers
What is Fires on the Plain about?
In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
When was Fires on the Plain released?
Fires on the Plain was released on 3 November 1959.
How long is Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain runs 1h 45m.
Who made Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Where can I watch Fires on the Plain?
Fires on the Plain is available on Criterion Channel, YouTube TV, Darkroom, Kanopy, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Fires on the Plain
Stream: Criterion Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube