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Where to Watch Fires on the Plain (1959) in the US
- 1959
- Not Rated
- 1h 48m
- 7.9IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
- Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD).
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What it's about
It is the Philipines, 1945. The Japanese Imperial Army has been reduced to a ragtag mob hiding in the jungles. Among them is Pvt. Tamura. The situation goes from bad to worse and in the face of the brutal conditions facing the men, some go insane and resort to murder and cannibalism. In the midst of this, Pvt. Tamura tries to survive without giving up his principles.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writer
- Shohei Ooka, Natto Wada
- Starring
- Eiji Funakoshi, Mantarô Ushio, Yoshihiro Hamaguchi
Details
- Release date
- Nov 3, 1959
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Awards
- 6 wins
Where to Watch Fires on the Plain (1959) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Fires on the Plain in the United States?
- Fires on the Plain is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, free, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Fires on the Plain or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Fires on the Plain for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD).
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