Monument to the Girl's Corps
In 1943, critical developments in the Pacific War have placed Japan at a disadvantage, although the fiery breaths of war hadn't yet reached Okinawa Normal School for women. Nothing seemed the least bit out of the ordinary, as Kazuko and her friends enjoyed a day of sports. A year later the war takes a devastating turn, as US forces plan an amphibious attack known as "Operation Iceberg" on the Ryukyu island.
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Monument to the Girl's Corps
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 21, 1968
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Drama, War
Original Title
あゝひめゆりの塔
Production Companies
Nikkatsu Corporation
Director
Toshio Masuda
Description
In 1943, critical developments in the Pacific War have placed Japan at a disadvantage, although the fiery breaths of war hadn't yet reached Okinawa Normal School for women. Nothing seemed the least bit out of the ordinary, as Kazuko and her friends enjoyed a day of sports. A year later the war takes a devastating turn, as US forces plan an amphibious attack known as "Operation Iceberg" on the Ryukyu island.
