Chocolate and Soldiers (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, Chocolate and Soldiers is a notable film directed by Takeshi Sato, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Chocolate and Soldiers (チョコレートと兵隊, Chokorēto to Heitai) is a 1938 Japanese war film directed by Sato Takeshi and one of the most effective Japanese propaganda films of the late 1930s. The American director Frank Capra said of Chocolate and Soldiers "We can't beat this kind of thing. We make a film like that maybe once in a decade. We haven't got the actors. It shows the common Japanese soldier as an individual and as a family man, presenting even enemy Chinese soldiers as brave individuals. It is considered to be a "humanist" film, paying close attention to the human feelings of both the soldier and his family. Cinema theorist Kate Taylor-Jones suggests that Chocolate and Soldiers provided "a vision of the noble, obedient and honourable Japanese army fighting to defend the emperor and Japan.
Who’s in it. Chocolate and Soldiers stars Kamatari Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Hosoi, Yuko Ichinose and Masaru Kodaka, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chocolate and Soldiers page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chocolate and Soldiers (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chocolate and Soldiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Chocolate and Soldiers?
- Chocolate and Soldiers stars Kamatari Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Hosoi, Yuko Ichinose, Masaru Kodaka and Shiro Konishi.
- When was Chocolate and Soldiers released?
- Chocolate and Soldiers was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.