Battle Troop (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, Battle Troop is a war film directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Three IJN flyers Mikami (Susumu Fujita), Kawakami (Masayuki Mori) and Murakami (Akitake Kono) are good friends, and they are all renowned for their torpedo techniques. Mikami is posted as a staff officer at a base on an island in the Pacific. Kawakami and Murakami later joins him as the base squardron is reinforced. The enemy task force approaches the island and all three of them attack the fleet, killing themselves in the process.
Who’s in it. Battle Troop stars Susumu Fujita as Mikami, Masayuki Mori as Kawakami, Akitake Kôno as Murakami and Denjirō Ōkōchi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Troop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Troop tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Troop (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle Troop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Battle Troop?
- Battle Troop stars Susumu Fujita, Masayuki Mori, Akitake Kôno, Denjirō Ōkōchi and Masao Mishima.
- When was Battle Troop released?
- Battle Troop was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.