Green Earth (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Green Earth is a notable film directed by Yasujirō Shimazu, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Qingdao, China, a Japanese company locates an office there and begins work and cooperation with a local Chinese company for business. Many Japanese engineers also move to China, with their families, for the company in order to construct a canal. There are young Chinese resisting the Japanese in this area.
Who’s in it. Green Earth stars Takako Irie, Sadao Maruyama, Setsuko Hara and Susumu Fujita, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Green Earth page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Green Earth (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Green Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Green Earth?
- Green Earth stars Takako Irie, Sadao Maruyama, Setsuko Hara, Susumu Fujita and Ryō Ikebe.
- When was Green Earth released?
- Green Earth was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.