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New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line

Apr 22, 1972 · 1h 32m

Rated 7.1 out of 10

Director

Yasuzō Masumura

Overview

The story is presented as a voiced-over narrative by Arita (Takahiro Tamura), speaking long after the events of the film. In a remote army base in Manchuria, near the Soviet border, long-serving corporal Arita hates the military and looks forward to the day he may leave. Although a university graduate, he has several times deliberately failed the exam for promotion and thus remains a corporal after four years' service.

About New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line

What is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line about?

The story is presented as a voiced-over narrative by Arita (Takahiro Tamura), speaking long after the events of the film. In a remote army base in Manchuria, near the Soviet border, long-serving corporal Arita hates the military and looks forward to the day he may leave. Although a university graduate, he has several times deliberately failed the exam for promotion and thus remains a corporal…

When was New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line released?

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line was released on April 22, 1972.

How long is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who directed New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

Who is in the cast of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?

The cast of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line includes Shintarō Katsu (Kisaburo Omiya), Takahiro Tamura (Arita), Joe Shishido, Michiyo Yasuda and Koichi Ose.

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