Movie

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

“The Immortal Story.”

★ 8.1(289)19593h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Release date: 1959-01-15
Runtime: 3h 24m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Ninjin Club
Part of: The Human Condition Collection

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About The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is a 1959 movie in the War, Drama and History genres, directed by Masaki Kobayashi, starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama and Chikage Awashima. It has a runtime of 3 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 289 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Human Condition I: No Greater Love in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts and moves with his newlywed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai

Kaji

Michiyo Aratama

Michiko

Chikage Awashima

Tôfuku Kin

Ineko Arima

Shunran Yô

So Yamamura

Okishima

Akira Ishihama

Chin

Kōji Nanbara

Kô

Seiji Miyaguchi

Kyôritsu Ô

Tōru Abe

Watarai Gunsô

Masao Mishima

Kuroki Shochô

Eitarō Ozawa

Okazaki

Kōji Mitsui

Furuya

Themes & keywords

japanfascismworld war iiprison escapeconscientious objectorsnowsoldierchineseshallow gravemandarinore minephilosophicalcomplexdepresseddramatic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Human Condition I: No Greater Love in Egypt?+

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love on Netflix?+

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is not on Netflix in Egypt right now.

How long is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?+

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love has a runtime of 3 hours 24 minutes (204 minutes).

Who stars in The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?+

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Chikage Awashima, Ineko Arima and So Yamamura.

When did The Human Condition I: No Greater Love come out?+

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is a 1959 movie directed by Masaki Kobayashi.

What genre is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?+

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is War, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?+

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.