The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze (1968)
Original title: あゝ予科練
The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze is a 1968 Japanese-language war movie directed by Shinji Murayama, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Koji Tsuruta, Teruhiko Saigō and Tatsuo Umemiya.
The film is dedicated to the souls of flight school graduates killed in World War II. Young boys dream about becoming pilots and apply to flight schools. However, the flight schools have extremely demanding, harsh training, and once they finally become pilots, they must become suicide bombers and give their lives for their homeland.
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What is The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze about?
The film is dedicated to the souls of flight school graduates killed in World War II. Young boys dream about becoming pilots and apply to flight schools. However, the flight schools have extremely demanding, harsh training, and once they finally become pilots, they must become suicide bombers and give their lives for their homeland.
When was The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze released?
The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze was released on 1 June 1968.
How long is The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze?
The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze runs 1h 50m.
Who made The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze?
The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze was directed by Shinji Murayama.