Japanese Navy air cadets train for the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the HMS Prince of Wales.
Direction
Yamamoto's documentary-style realism fooled actual military analysts.
Practical Effects
Real Imperial Navy ships and planes — no CGI, all cooperation.
Cinematography
Akira Kurosawa was assistant director; his shadow is everywhere.
Director
Kajirō Yamamoto
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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