Explosion!
Feb 15, 1939 · 1h 24m
Director
Tomotaka TasakaOverview
"Around the time he made such remarkably ambivalent war films as Mud and Soldiers and Five Scouts, Tasaka directed this 'home front' comedy-drama which is too bizarre to be serious propaganda. [The plot revolves around a public contribution campaign to buy airplanes.] The mayor's aviator son promises to fly over the village in salute, and much of the narrative concerns the preparations for this great event. Tasaka throws in a few songs, some village humor and satire, and tremendous camera mobility, finally wringing every possible effect from his climax." John Gillett, British Film Institute
Cast of Explosion!
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About Explosion!
What is Explosion! about?
"Around the time he made such remarkably ambivalent war films as Mud and Soldiers and Five Scouts, Tasaka directed this 'home front' comedy-drama which is too bizarre to be serious propaganda. [The plot revolves around a public contribution campaign to buy airplanes.] The mayor's aviator son promises to fly over the village in salute, and much of the narrative concerns the preparations for this…
When was Explosion! released?
Explosion! was released on February 15, 1939.
How long is Explosion!?
Explosion! runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who directed Explosion!?
Explosion! was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
Who is in the cast of Explosion!?
The cast of Explosion! includes Ryo Akaboshi, Noboru Asahi, Yûji Azuma, Donguriboya and Masako Fujimura.