Fires on the Plain

Name: Fires on the Plain
Released: 1959-11-03
Rating: 7.6

7.6/10 (124)

·1959· 105 min

Director: Kon Ichikawa

In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.

Where to Watch

YouTube TV

Criterion Channel

Cast

Eiji Funakoshi

Tamura

Osamu Takizawa

Yasuda

Mickey Curtis

Nagamatsu

Mantarō Ushio

Sergeant

Kyū Sazanka

Army surgeon

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Yoshihiro Hamaguchi

Officer

Hikaru Hoshi

Soldier

Masaya Tsukida

Soldier

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Kô Sugita

Soldier

Tatsuya Ishiguro

Yoshio Inaba

Jun Hamamura

In brief

Fires on the Plain (1959) is a drama, war film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 124 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 45min. You can stream it on: YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fires on the Plain online?

Fires on the Plain is available on the following streaming services: YouTube TV, Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Fires on the Plain?

Fires on the Plain runs 105 minutes (1h 45min).

What rating does Fires on the Plain have?

Fires on the Plain has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 124 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Fires on the Plain from?

Fires on the Plain was released in 1959.