
The Navy
War · Drama
Overview
A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.
Top Cast


Kinya Kitaoji
Kinya Kitaoji
Shinji
Kinya Kitaoji
Shinji


Sonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba
Takao
Sonny Chiba
Takao


Michiko Araki
Michiko Araki
Michiko Araki
Fusatarō Ishijima
Fusatarō Ishijima
Fusatarō Ishijima


Yoshi Katō
Yoshi Katō
Yoshi Katō


Yoshiko Mita
Yoshiko Mita
Yoshiko Mita


Haruko Sugimura
Haruko Sugimura
Haruko Sugimura


Eijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno


Gōzō Sōma
Gōzō Sōma
Gōzō Sōma
Shirō Ōki
Shirō Ōki
Shirō Ōki
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