Storm Over the Pacific (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1960, Storm Over the Pacific is a drama and war film directed by Shūe Matsubayashi, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Lt. Koji Kitami is a navigator-bombardier in Japan's Naval Air Force. He participates in the Japanese raid on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and is welcomed with pride in his hometown on his return. As Japan racks up victory after victory in the Pacific War, Kitami is caught up in the emotion of the time and fights courageously for the standard of Japanese honor. But his assuredness of his government's righteousness is shaken after the Japanese navy is defeated in the debacle of Midway.
Who’s in it. Storm Over the Pacific stars Yōsuke Natsuki as Lt. Koji Kitami, Toshirō Mifune as Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi, Koji Tsuruta as Lt. Tomonari and Makoto Satō as Lt. Matsuura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Storm Over the Pacific has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Storm Over the Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Storm Over the Pacific tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Storm Over the Pacific (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Storm Over the Pacific change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Storm Over the Pacific worth watching?
- Storm Over the Pacific holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Storm Over the Pacific?
- Storm Over the Pacific stars Yōsuke Natsuki, Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Makoto Satō and Aiko Mimasu.
- When was Storm Over the Pacific released?
- Storm Over the Pacific was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.