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The Free Island (1967)

Movie 85 min

Drama

One day, after the ceasefire in the Vietnam War, Maroku Ohno rushed into an American military position. He had been wandering inland, unaware that the war had ended. He finally returned to Japan, only to find his hometown, Awaji Island, completely changed, and his former lover now married. So he began making a fortune in Tokyo with the intention of buying Awaji Island.

Kō Nakahira Director Akira Saiga Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 1967
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt15114970
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Cast

Makoto Fujita Makoto Fujita Izumi Ashikawa Izumi Ashikawa Kunie Tanaka Kunie Tanaka Tonpei Hidari Tonpei Hidari Nana Kinomi Nana Kinomi Tokue Hanazawa Tokue Hanazawa Chōchō Miyako Chōchō Miyako Cha Katō Cha Katō Chu Arai Chu Arai Boo Takagi Enraku Sanyutei the 5th Enraku Sanyutei the 5th Chiraku Ryutei Utamaru Katsura Chiharu Kuri Chiharu Kuri

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Free Island about?
One day, after the ceasefire in the Vietnam War, Maroku Ohno rushed into an American military position. He had been wandering inland, unaware that the war had ended. He finally returned to Japan, only to find his hometown, Awaji Island, completely changed, and his former lover now married. So he began making a fortune in Tokyo with the intention of buying Awaji Island.
Who directed The Free Island?
The Free Island was directed by Kō Nakahira.
Who stars in The Free Island?
The Free Island stars Makoto Fujita, Izumi Ashikawa, Kunie Tanaka, Tonpei Hidari.
When was The Free Island released?
The Free Island is a 1967 drama film.
Where can I watch The Free Island?
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