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Monument to the Girl's Corps (1968)

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In 1943, critical developments in the Pacific War have placed Japan at a disadvantage, although the fiery breaths of war hadn't yet reached Okinawa Normal School for women. Nothing seemed the least bit out of the ordinary, as Kazuko and her friends enjoyed a day of sports. A year later the war takes a devastating turn, as US forces plan an amphibious attack known as "Operation Iceberg" on the Ryukyu island.

Release Date
September 21, 1968
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)

Director: Toshio Masuda

Cast: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Masako Izumi, Hideaki Nitani, Yuji Odaka, Yoshirō Aoki, Emiko Azuma, Kōji Wada

Production: Nikkatsu Corporation
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Monument to the Girl's Corps

Monument to the Girl's Corps

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In 1943, critical developments in the Pacific War have placed Japan at a disadvantage, although the fiery breaths of war hadn't yet reached Okinawa Normal School for women. Nothing seemed the least bit out of the ordinary, as Kazuko and her friends enjoyed a day of sports. A year later the war takes a devastating turn, as US forces plan an amphibious attack known as "Operation Iceberg" on the Ryukyu island.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageJapanese
Release Date9/21/1968
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Cast

Sayuri Yoshinaga

as Kazuko Yonamine

Mitsuo Hamada

as Junichiro Nishizato

Masako Izumi

as Tomi Higa

Hideaki Nitani

as Hideo Akina

Yuji Odaka

Yoshirō Aoki

Emiko Azuma

Kōji Wada

as Second Lieutenant Ohta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monument to the Girl's Corps about?

In 1943, critical developments in the Pacific War have placed Japan at a disadvantage, although the fiery breaths of war hadn't yet reached Okinawa Normal School for women. Nothing seemed the least bi…

How long is Monument to the Girl's Corps?

2h 5m

When was Monument to the Girl's Corps released?

September 21, 1968

Who directed Monument to the Girl's Corps?

Toshio Masuda

Who stars in Monument to the Girl's Corps?

Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Masako Izumi

What genre is Monument to the Girl's Corps?

Drama, War