The Battle (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1934, The Battle is a drama, war and romance film directed by Viktor Tourjansky, running about 83 minutes. “HE COMMANDED HER TO LOVE ANOTHER MAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Battle is a 1934 Franco-British co-production English language drama film directed by Nicolas Farkas and Viktor Tourjansky, and starring Charles Boyer, Merle Oberon and John Loder. It was adapted from a novel by Claude Farrère. In 1904 during the Russo-Japanese War, a Japanese naval officer gets his wife to seduce a British atachee in order to gain secrets from him. Things begin to go wrong when she instead falls in love with him.
Who’s in it. The Battle stars Charles Boyer as Marquis Yorisaka, Merle Oberon as Marquise Yorisaka, John Loder as Fergan and Betty Stockfeld as Betty Hockley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Battle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battle (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Battle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Battle worth watching?
- The Battle holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Battle?
- The Battle stars Charles Boyer, Merle Oberon, John Loder, Betty Stockfeld and Valéry Inkijinoff.
- When was The Battle released?
- The Battle was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.