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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny poster

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny(1970)

August 14, 19703h 17m

Drama War History

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Overview

The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung Army as they plan military expansion into Manchuria.

Director: Satsuo Yamamoto
Writers: Nobuo Yamada

Top Billed Cast

Osamu Takizawa
Yusuke Godai
Shinsuke Ashida
Keisuke Godai
Etsushi Takahashi
Eisuke Godai
Ruriko Asaoka
Yukiko Godai

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Status: Released
Original title: 戦争と人間第一部「運命の序曲」
Original language: Japanese
Production: Nikkatsu Corporation

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