Red Angel (1966)
Original title: 赤い天使
Red Angel is a 1966 Japanese-language war movie directed by Yasuzō Masumura, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Ayako Wakao, Shinsuke Ashida and Yūsuke Kawazu.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Red Angel released?
Red Angel was released on 1 October 1966.
How long is Red Angel?
Red Angel runs 1h 35m.
Who made Red Angel?
Red Angel was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Where can I watch Red Angel?
Red Angel is available on ARROW, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Red Angel
Stream: ARROW, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Ayako Wakao as Nurse Sakura Nishi
- Shinsuke Ashida as Dr. Okabe
- Yūsuke Kawazu as Pvt. Orihara
- Ranko Akagi as Head Nurse Iwashima
- Jōtarō Senba as Private Sakamoto
- Daihachi Kita as Pvt. Nogami
- Jun Osanai as Special Duty Sergeant Major
- Daigo Inoue as Advance Guard Company's Fifth Chief
- Ayako Ikegami as Nurse Tsurusaki
- Takashi Nakamura as Head of infantry
- Kenichi Tani
- Kisao Tobita as Patient