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The Human Bullet

1968 · 116 min · Director: Kihachi Okamoto

The Human Bullet (1968) is a comedy drama, directed by Kihachi Okamoto. It stars Minori Terada and Naoko Ohtani. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 116-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

What The Human Bullet Is About

A soldier has been in the Japanese military for the entirety of WWII, and in that time, his dedication to the army has never faltered. However, as the war draws to a close, his commanding officers become increasingly desperate and push their men to ever more absurd extremes. The ridiculousness of the orders from above peak when the hero of the story is assigned to drive a one-man submarine straight into the hull of an enemy battleship.

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What is The Human Bullet about?

A soldier has been in the Japanese military for the entirety of WWII, and in that time, his dedication to the army has never faltered. However, as the war draws to a close, his commanding officers become increasingly desperate and push their men to ever more absurd extremes.

Where can I watch The Human Bullet?

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How long is The Human Bullet?

The Human Bullet runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).

When did The Human Bullet come out?

The Human Bullet was released in 1968.

Who directed The Human Bullet?

The Human Bullet was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

Who stars in The Human Bullet?

The Human Bullet stars Minori Terada, Naoko Ohtani, Yūnosuke Itō, Hideyo Amamoto.

What is The Human Bullet's rating?

The Human Bullet holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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