Movie

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny

★ 6.8(8)19703h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Satsuo Yamamoto
Release date: 1970-08-14
Runtime: 3h 17m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation
Part of: Men and War Collection

About Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is a 1970 movie in the Drama, War and History genres, directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, starring Osamu Takizawa, Shinsuke Ashida and Etsushi Takahashi. It has a runtime of 3 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung Army as they plan military expansion into Manchuria.

Cast

Osamu Takizawa

Yusuke Godai

Shinsuke Ashida

Keisuke Godai

Etsushi Takahashi

Eisuke Godai

Ruriko Asaoka

Yukiko Godai

Nakamura Kanzaburo

Shunsuke Godai

Mori Satô

Yoriko Godai

Tsuguaki Yoshida

Kohei Shimegi

Rentaro Mikuni

Shigata Komijiro

Hideki Takahashi

Shintaro Tsuge

Kōji Takahashi

Masanori Takanata

Gō Katō

Tatsuo Hattori

Mitsuko Mito

Otaki

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny in Switzerland?+

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny on Netflix?+

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?+

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny has a runtime of 3 hours 17 minutes (197 minutes).

Who stars in Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?+

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny stars Osamu Takizawa, Shinsuke Ashida, Etsushi Takahashi, Ruriko Asaoka and Nakamura Kanzaburo.

When did Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny come out?+

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is a 1970 movie directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.

What genre is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?+

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is Drama, War and History film.

Who directed Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?+

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.