Movie

Behind the Rising Sun

“The year's most timely story.”

★ 6.1(7)19431h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Edward Dmytryk
Release date: 1943-08-01
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Behind the Rising Sun

Behind the Rising Sun is a 1943 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by Edward Dmytryk, starring Margo, Tom Neal and J. Carrol Naish. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Behind the Rising Sun in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Japanese publisher urges his American-educated son to side with the Axis.

Cast

Margo

Tama Shimamura

Tom Neal

Taro Seki

J. Carrol Naish

Reo Seki

Robert Ryan

Lefty O'Doyle

Gloria Holden

Sara Braden

Donald Douglas

O'Hara

George Givot

Boris

Adeline De Walt Reynolds

Grandmother

Leonard Strong

Tama's Father

Philip Ahn

Japanese Officer Murdering Takahashi

Abner Biberman

Inspector

Luke Chan

Officer

Themes & keywords

japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Behind the Rising Sun in Ireland?+

Behind the Rising Sun is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Behind the Rising Sun on Netflix?+

Behind the Rising Sun is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Behind the Rising Sun?+

Behind the Rising Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Behind the Rising Sun?+

Behind the Rising Sun stars Margo, Tom Neal, J. Carrol Naish, Robert Ryan and Gloria Holden.

When did Behind the Rising Sun come out?+

Behind the Rising Sun is a 1943 movie directed by Edward Dmytryk.

What genre is Behind the Rising Sun?+

Behind the Rising Sun is War and Drama film.

Who directed Behind the Rising Sun?+

Behind the Rising Sun was directed by Edward Dmytryk.