The Retreat from Kiska

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1965 · 105 min · Drama · War · TMDB 8.4/10

Overview

In 1943, the Aleutian island of Kiska was fortified by a small contingent of Japanese soldiers. When word arrived of an impending attack by an overwhelming force of Americans, the Japanese Navy attempted one of the most daring and unlikely evacuations in military history. This is that story.

Directed by Seiji Maruyama

Cast

• Toshirō Mifune — Omura
• So Yamamura — Kawashima
• Katsumi Tezuka
• Shōichi Hirose — Yamashita
• Akira Yamada — Officer