Tale of Army Brutality (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1963, Tale of Army Brutality is a notable film directed by Junya Satō, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Director Jun'ya Satô's debut film focuses on the inhuman training of recruits, the brutal drill system that reigned in the Japanese army during World War II, where in the first two years of training, ordinary people were turned into inhuman killers. For his first film, the director was awarded the Blue Ribbon Awards in the Debutant of the Year nomination.
Who’s in it. Tale of Army Brutality stars Rentaro Mikuni as Yahichi Inumaru, Katsuo Nakamura as Naokichi Suzuki, Shinjirō Ehara as Tadayoshi Yazaki and Kō Nishimura as Kameoka, Zenji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Tale of Army Brutality sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tale of Army Brutality page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tale of Army Brutality (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tale of Army Brutality change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tale of Army Brutality worth watching?
- Tale of Army Brutality holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tale of Army Brutality?
- Tale of Army Brutality stars Rentaro Mikuni, Katsuo Nakamura, Shinjirō Ehara, Kō Nishimura and Mitsuo Andō.
- When was Tale of Army Brutality released?
- Tale of Army Brutality was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.