Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny(1970)
The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung Army as they plan military expansion into Manchuria.
Movie: Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny
Top 10 Billed Cast
Yusuke Godai
Keisuke Godai
Eisuke Godai
Yukiko Godai
Shunsuke Godai
Shigata Komijiro
Shintaro Tsuge
Masanori Takanata
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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.
Release Date
1970-08-14
Average
6.6
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
普通话한국어/조선말日本語
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