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Battle Anthem

1983 · 131 min

A stately, solemn naval epic that builds toward a decisive clash with historical weight and restrained grandeur.

Overview
The story of Japan's victory in the battle of Tsushima Strait.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • war
    • power
    • fate
    • death
    • loyalty
    Places
    • sea
    • military
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Genres
    war, history
    Directed by
    Toshio Masuda
    Written by
    Kazuo Kasahara
    Starring
    Toshirō Mifune, Hiroyuki Okita, Junko Mihara, Shin Takuma, Guts Ishimatsu, Tadashi Yokouchi, Yōsuke Kondō, Koichi Sato
    Music
    Harumi Ibe
    Cinematography
    Masahiko Iimura
    Runtime
    131 min
    Country
    Japan
    Languages
    Japanese

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