Attack Squadron (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Attack Squadron is an action, drama and war film directed by Shûe Matsubayashi, running about 101 minutes. “A dramatic story of the last days of the Imperial Japanese Air Force” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lt. Col. Senda resists the idea of sending Japanese fighter pilots on suicide missions. He believes that what is really necessary for Japan to regain momentum in the war is for the air force to gather its most brilliant pilots into an elite squadron and use the unit to pinpoint attacks on the Americans. Disrespected by the kamikaze pilots who think the "non-suicidal" pilots are afraid, the unit redeems itself by stunning victories. But success leads the military leaders to expect too much of the unit, and new orders portend disaster.
Who’s in it. Attack Squadron stars Toshirō Mifune as Lt. Colonel Senda, Yûzô Kayama as Captain Shiro Taki, Takashi Shimura as Admiral and Yōsuke Natsuki as Captain Nobuo Ataka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Attack Squadron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attack Squadron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack Squadron tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attack Squadron (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Attack Squadron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Attack Squadron worth watching?
- Attack Squadron holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack Squadron?
- Attack Squadron stars Toshirō Mifune, Yûzô Kayama, Takashi Shimura, Yōsuke Natsuki and Makoto Satō.
- When was Attack Squadron released?
- Attack Squadron was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.