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The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

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1961 | 190 min | War, Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybe

Why 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
Made for history buffs. If you loved Empire of the Sun or The Bridge on the River Kwai, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 10 min.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.

After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his old life, he faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his men sneak behind enemy lines.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    8.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

  • Tatsuya NakadaiKaji
  • Michiyo AratamaMichiko
  • Tamao NakamuraHinannmin no Shôjo
  • Yūsuke KawazuTerada Nitôhei
  • Chishū RyūHinanmin no Chôrô
  • Taketoshi NaitōTange Ittôhei
  • Kyôko KishidaRyûko
  • Reiko HitomiUmeko
  • Keijirō MorozumiHironaka Gôchô
  • Koji KiyomuraHikita Ittôhei