The best Ken Takakura’s war movies

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

16/02/1931- 10/11/2014
We present our ranking of the best Ken Takakura’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Ken Takakura.

Too Late the Hero

Too Late the Hero
6.6/10
  • Genre: ActionDramaWar
  • Release: 20/05/1970
  • Character: Major Yamaguchi
A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.

The Last Kamikaze

The Last Kamikaze
7.5/10
With World War II is coming to its end and Japan nearing defeat, Japanese military leaders step up suicide attacks on Allied ships. Toei legend Koji Tsuruta stars as a Kamikaze squad leader who has second thoughts about suicide runs. He becomes torn between his own morality and his duty to his country when he must deal with a pilot under his command who refuses to complete his mission.

The Revolt

The Revolt
6.9/10
  • Genre: DramaWar
  • Release: 15/01/1980
  • Character: Keisuke Miyagi
When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...

Classmates

Classmates
7/10
  • Genre: DramaWar
  • Release: 03/06/1967
  • Character: First Lieutenant Kenmochi
A story of young students trained to become Kamikaze pilots in World War II.

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