Attack Squadron (1963)
Synopsis
Lt. Col. Senda resists the idea of sending Japanese fighter pilots on suicide missions. He believes that what is really necessary for Japan to regain momentum in the war is for the air force to gather its most brilliant pilots into an elite squadron and use the unit to pinpoint attacks on the Americans. Disrespected by the kamikaze pilots who think the "non-suicidal" pilots are afraid, the unit redeems itself by stunning victories. But success leads the military leaders to expect too much of the unit, and new orders portend disaster.
Release Date: 1963-01-03
Runtime: 101 minutes
Director: Shūe Matsubayashi
Top Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Lt. Colonel Senda
- Yūzō Kayama as Captain Shiro Taki
- Takashi Shimura as Admiral
- Yōsuke Natsuki as Captain Nobuo Ataka
- Makoto Satō as Teppei Yano
- Susumu Fujita as Yamato Commander Ito
- Jun Tazaki as Commander
- Akihiko Hirata as Senda's Aide
- Yoshibumi Tajima as Sailor
- Yoshio Kosugi as Destroyer Captain
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