Port Arthur (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1980, Port Arthur is a drama, war and history film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 185 minutes.
What it’s about. Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, during the Russo-Japanese War of (1904 - 1905). In the story dominated the character Lt Takeshi Kogyo (Teruhiko Aoi), teachers, and a reserve officer who became commander of the platoon and later company. At the same time monitors the conduct of the army commander general Nogi (Tatsuya Nakadai), which was commissioned of the emperor Matsuhito (Toshirô Mifune) to the conquest of the fort.
Who’s in it. Port Arthur stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Maresuke Nogi, Teruhiko Aoi as Takeshi Koga, Kenji Niinuma and Masayuki Yuhara as Kikumatsu Umetani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Port Arthur sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Port Arthur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Port Arthur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Port Arthur (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Port Arthur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Port Arthur worth watching?
- Port Arthur holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Port Arthur?
- Port Arthur stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Teruhiko Aoi, Kenji Niinuma, Masayuki Yuhara and Makoto Satō.
- When was Port Arthur released?
- Port Arthur was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.