The Human Bullet (1968)
Original title: 肉弾
The Human Bullet is a 1968 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Minori Terada, Naoko Ohtani and Yūnosuke Itō.
A soldier has been in the Japanese military for the entirety of WWII, and in that time, his dedication to the army has never faltered. However, as the war draws to a close, his commanding officers become increasingly desperate and push their men to ever more absurd extremes. The ridiculousness of the orders from above peak when the hero of the story is assigned to drive a one-man submarine straight into the hull of an enemy battleship.
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What is The Human Bullet about?
A soldier has been in the Japanese military for the entirety of WWII, and in that time, his dedication to the army has never faltered. However, as the war draws to a close, his commanding officers become increasingly desperate and push their men to ever more absurd extremes. The ridiculousness of the orders from above peak when the hero of the story is assigned to drive a one-man submarine straight into the hull of an enemy battleship.
When was The Human Bullet released?
The Human Bullet was released on 22 October 1968.
How long is The Human Bullet?
The Human Bullet runs 1h 56m.
Who made The Human Bullet?
The Human Bullet was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.