Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky (1943)

Storyline

Young men endure challenging flight training in the Yokaren, a program feeding new pilots into the Army and Navy. By the time of the filming, the pressure of the war had led the government to shorten the training and expand the age range of the recruits. Yokaren was highly selective, and thus an object of great fascination and desire for boys and young men. In this Navy–sponsored film, Setsuko Hara plays the daughter of a family that often entertains recruits on their days off—a surrogate sister to many trainees. Her fragile younger brother aspires to join the program, but is rejected. With perseverance and much support from Hara and their mother, he surmounts his weaknesses and becomes a flier.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Kunio Watanabe
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Toshio Yasumi
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Toho Eiga
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    JA
                                

Cast & Crew

Setsuko Hara

Minoru Takada

Yataro Kurokawa

Masaru Kodaka

Yuriko Hanabusa

Akitake Kōno

Sōji Kiyokawa

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky released?

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky was released on May 1, 1943.

How long is Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky?

The runtime of Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky is 1h 21m.

What genre is Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky?

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky is a Action, War, Drama movie.

What is the rating of Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky?

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky?

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky?

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky was directed by Kunio Watanabe.

Who stars in Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky?

The main cast of Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky includes Setsuko Hara, Minoru Takada, Yataro Kurokawa.

What language is Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky in?

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky is originally in Japanese.