Men Behind the Sun (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1988, Men Behind the Sun is a drama, war, horror and history film directed by Mou Tun-fei, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a graphic depiction of the war atrocities committed by the Japanese at Unit 731, the secret biological weapons experimentation unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The film details the various cruel medical experiments Unit 731 inflicted upon the Chinese and Soviet prisoners at the tail-end of the war.
Who’s in it. Men Behind the Sun stars Gang Wang as Lt. Gen. Shiro Ishii, Wang Runshen as Camp Lieutenant, Hsu Gou and Tie Long Jin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Men Behind the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men Behind the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men Behind the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men Behind the Sun (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Men Behind the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Men Behind the Sun worth watching?
- Men Behind the Sun holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men Behind the Sun?
- Men Behind the Sun stars Gang Wang, Wang Runshen, Hsu Gou, Tie Long Jin and Zhaohua Mei.
- When was Men Behind the Sun released?
- Men Behind the Sun was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.