Movie

The Retreat from Kiska

★ 8.5(4)19651h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Seiji Maruyama
Release date: 1965-07-04
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

About The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska is a 1965 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Seiji Maruyama, starring Toshirō Mifune, So Yamamura and Katsumi Tezuka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Retreat from Kiska in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1943, the Aleutian island of Kiska was fortified by a small contingent of Japanese soldiers. When word arrived of an impending attack by an overwhelming force of Americans, the Japanese Navy attempted one of the most daring and unlikely evacuations in military history. This is that story.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Omura

So Yamamura

Kawashima

Katsumi Tezuka

Shōichi Hirose

Yamashita

Akira Yamada

Officer

Ren Yamamoto

Branch Chief

Jun Funato

Takashi Shimura

Military Command president

Jun Tazaki

Akune

Makoto Satō

Commander Amano

Tadao Nakamaru

Kunitomo

Susumu Fujita

Akitani

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Retreat from Kiska in Canada?+

The Retreat from Kiska is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Retreat from Kiska on Netflix?+

The Retreat from Kiska is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Retreat from Kiska?+

The Retreat from Kiska has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Retreat from Kiska?+

The Retreat from Kiska stars Toshirō Mifune, So Yamamura, Katsumi Tezuka, Shōichi Hirose and Akira Yamada.

When did The Retreat from Kiska come out?+

The Retreat from Kiska is a 1965 movie directed by Seiji Maruyama.

What genre is The Retreat from Kiska?+

The Retreat from Kiska is Drama and War film.

Who directed The Retreat from Kiska?+

The Retreat from Kiska was directed by Seiji Maruyama.