The Navy

The Navy

海軍

August 13, 1963 1h 40m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Shinji Murayama
Writers Kaneto Shindō
Studio Toei Company
Language JA

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Cast & Crew

Kinya Kitaoji

Kinya Kitaoji

Shinji

Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba

Takao

Michiko Araki

Michiko Araki

Fusatarō Ishijima

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

Yoshiko Mita

Yoshiko Mita

Haruko Sugimura

Haruko Sugimura

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

Gōzō Sōma

Gōzō Sōma

Shirō Ōki

Katsuo Tagawa

Sakae Yamaura

Frequently Asked Questions

The Navy was released on August 13, 1963.

The runtime of The Navy is 1h 40m.

The Navy is a War, Drama movie.

The Navy is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Navy was directed by Shinji Murayama.

The main cast of The Navy includes Kinya Kitaoji, Sonny Chiba, Michiko Araki.

The Navy is originally in Japanese.