The Walking Major
Seen it?1970 | 136 min | Drama, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Liked Devotion or Saving Private Ryan? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
U.S. Army Captain Clark Allen gains attention by walking back and forth, the length of Japan, gambling with U.S. servicemen in order to raise funds to rebuild an orphanage. Suspicious of Allen's motives, a Japanese newsman, Hiroshi Kitabayashi, traces the American's background until he discovers the motive behind Allen's long walk.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Keith Larsen
- Yūjirō IshiharaKitabayashi Hiroshi
- Frank Sinatra Jr.Jimmy Dixon
- Dina MerrillKelly Allen
- Dale RobertsonMajor Clark J. Allen
- Toshirō MifuneKinugasa Tadao
- Michiyo AratamaMother Yamada
- Keith LarsenCaptain White
- Linda PurlRose Allen
- Ruriko AsaokaSetsuko Takiguchi
- Mayumi Nagisavillage daughter