The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
“Love is the Condition for Being Human.”
After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his old life, he faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his men sneak behind enemy lines.
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About The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer is a 1961 Japanese-language war, drama and history film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The cast is led by Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Tamao Nakamura. It has a runtime of 3h 10m. Viewers rate it 8.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer was produced by Ninjin Club and made in Japan. It was released on January 28, 1961.
- Director
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Writers
- Masaki Kobayashi, Koichi Inagaki, Zenzō Matsuyama
- Release date
- January 28, 1961
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Ninjin Club
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer cast & crew
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer was directed by Masaki Kobayashi and written by Masaki Kobayashi, Koichi Inagaki, and Zenzō Matsuyama.
The cast features Tatsuya Nakadai as Kaji, Michiyo Aratama as Michiko, Tamao Nakamura as Hinannmin no Shôjo, Yūsuke Kawazu as Terada Nitôhei, Chishū Ryū as Hinanmin no Chôrô, and Taketoshi Naitō as Tange Ittôhei.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chūji Kinoshita, cinematography is by Yoshio Miyajima, and it was produced by Masaki Kobayashi and Shigeru Wakatsuki.
Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer worth watching?
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer holds an audience score of 8.4/10 from 209 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed war films.
At 3h 10m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy war, drama, and history, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
Tatsuya Nakadai
Kaji
Michiyo Aratama
Michiko
Tamao Nakamura
Hinannmin no Shôjo
Yūsuke Kawazu
Terada Nitôhei
Chishū Ryū
Hinanmin no Chôrô
Taketoshi Naitō
Tange Ittôhei
Kyôko Kishida
Ryûko
Reiko Hitomi
Umeko
Keijirō Morozumi
Hironaka Gôchô
Koji Kiyomura
Hikita Ittôhei
Nobuo Kaneko
Kirihara Gôchô
Fujio Suga
Nagata Taii
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The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer in United States?
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer in?
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Japanese, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer?
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer runs 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).
▸What is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer rated?
It holds a 8.4/10 audience score from 209 ratings.
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