Winds of God (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film
Released in 1995, Winds of God is a notable film directed by Yoko Narahashi, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. With the 50th anniversary of the ending of World War II, Japan saw a spate of war films being released. This film -- directed by Yoko Narahashi -- concerns a modern-day comedy team transported into a kamikaze squad in the waning days of the war. The two comedians are Tashiro (Masayuki Imai) who is a volatile hyper sort and his partner, Kinta (Shota Yamaguchi), a phlegmatic innocent. After a car crash, they wake to discover themselves in an army infirmary. At first they think they are in jail and start to perform their shtick to ingratiate themselves with their fellow inmates. Of course, their routine -- featuring '90s-era jokes -- baffles onlookers. Brain damage is suspected. As the film progresses, they slowly realize that indeed it is August 1945 and their colleagues are actually training for one-way flights to American battle ships.
Who’s in it. Winds of God stars Masayuki Imai as Makoto Tashiro, Shota Yamaguchi as Kinta, Naomasa Musaka as Yamada and Noriko Ogawa as Chiho Miyashita, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winds of God page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winds of God (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winds of God change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Winds of God?
- Winds of God stars Masayuki Imai, Shota Yamaguchi, Naomasa Musaka, Noriko Ogawa and Kunihiko Ida.
- When was Winds of God released?
- Winds of God was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.