Shanghai Landing Party (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Shanghai Landing Party is a war and documentary film directed by Hisatora Kumagai, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. This film attempts to reconstruct the tension of the Battle of Shanghai through an episode in an understated way, introducting its story in a documentary mode. In the film story, Japan's marine regiment protects Japanese residents and Chinese refugees-women and young children-from rampant street fighting, Shanhai Rikusentai unsparingly uses its first eight minutes for an official-mannered self-justification of the war. From the viewpoint of explaining Japan's military operation,the narration refers to the city s spatial division in sync with maps on screen.
Who’s in it. Shanghai Landing Party stars Den Obinata as LTJD Mine (as Den Obinata), Sōji Kiyokawa as ENS Maeda, Hyo Kitazawa and Ko Yamamuro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shanghai Landing Party has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai Landing Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Landing Party tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai Landing Party (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanghai Landing Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shanghai Landing Party worth watching?
- Shanghai Landing Party holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai Landing Party?
- Shanghai Landing Party stars Den Obinata, Sōji Kiyokawa, Hyo Kitazawa, Ko Yamamuro and Mitsuo Tsuda.
- When was Shanghai Landing Party released?
- Shanghai Landing Party was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.