Eagle of the Pacific (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1953, Eagle of the Pacific is a drama and war film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan's navy into war with the United States. He opposes the attack on Pearl Harbor, but, overruled, he leads his forces to the best of his ability.
Who’s in it. Eagle of the Pacific stars Denjirō Ōkōchi as Grand Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi as Commander Furukawa, Masao Shimizu as Commander Kashima and Eijirō Yanagi as Premier Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Eagle of the Pacific 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 Eagle of the Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eagle of the Pacific tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eagle of the Pacific (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eagle of the Pacific change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eagle of the Pacific worth watching?
- Eagle of the Pacific holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eagle of the Pacific?
- Eagle of the Pacific stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi, Masao Shimizu, Eijirō Yanagi and Minoru Takada.
- When was Eagle of the Pacific released?
- Eagle of the Pacific was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.