Blood on the Sun (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, Blood on the Sun is an action, drama and war film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 94 minutes. “Having a wonderful time In Tokyo!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick Condon, an American journalist in 20s Tokyo, publishes the Japanese master plan for world domination. Reaction from the understandably upset Japanese provides the action, but this is overshadowed by the propaganda of the time.
Who’s in it. Blood on the Sun stars James Cagney as Nick Condon, Sylvia Sidney as Iris Hilliard, Porter Hall as Arthur Bickett and John Emery as Premier Gilchi Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Blood on the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood on the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood on the Sun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood on the Sun (1945)?
- In US, Blood on the Sun is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood on the Sun worth watching?
- Blood on the Sun holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood on the Sun?
- Blood on the Sun stars James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney, Porter Hall, John Emery and Robert Armstrong.
- When was Blood on the Sun released?
- Blood on the Sun was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.