Shin nitōhei monogatari medetaku gaisen no maki

1961 1h 22m JA

Comedy

Synopsis

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Second "Pfc. Story" sequel and the ninth and final sequel to "Story of Second Class Private", the only one in both series not directed by Seiichi Fukuda.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Junzaburō Ban
Achako Hanabishi
Kon Omura
Kogan Ashiya
Gannosuke Ashiya
Hiroshi Nawa
Shinji Takano
Kyōko Mine

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kinya Sakai
Writers: Shigeo Yasuda
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kinya Sakai, shot by Hideo Ishimoto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rokurō Hara. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kazuo Ôta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Junzaburō Ban and Achako Hanabishi and Kon Omura carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4962266 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Kinya Sakai directs. Hideo Ishimoto behind the camera. Rokurō Hara scores. Kazuo Ôta cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
265 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Kinya Sakai, shot by Hideo Ishimoto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Rokurō Hara. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kazuo Ôta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Junzaburō Ban and Achako Hanabishi and Kon Omura carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4962266 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.