Fires on the Plain (The Criterion Collection) [4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray] (Blu-ray Disc, Region A (Blu-ray))

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Fires on the Plain (The Criterion Collection) [4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray]

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Synopsis: It is the Philipines, 1945. The Japanese Imperial Army has been reduced to a ragtag mob hiding in the jungles. Among them is Pvt. Tamura. The situation goes from bad to worse and in the face of the brutal conditions facing the men, some go insane and resort to murder and cannibalism. In the midst of this, Pvt. Tamura tries to survive without giving up his principles.

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Directed By:	Kon Ichikawa	Recommended Retail Price: $USD49.95
Cast:	Mickey Curtis Eiji Funakoshi Kyu Sazanaka Osamu Takizawa Mantarô Ushio
Genre:	Drama / War
Running Time:	104 minutes
Year of Production:	1962
Disc Release Date:	August 5, 2025

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There are 2 editions of this movie (including the current edition) in the current region (region A (Blu-ray))
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Extra Features:

Introduction by Japanese-Film Scholar Donald Richie
Program featuring interviews with Director Kon Ichikawa & Actor Mickey Curtis
Essay by Critic Chuck Stephens

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Disc:	Type:
1:	Single Sided, Triple Layer
2:	Single Sided, Dual Layer

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Track:	Language:	Details:
1:	Japanese

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English (Hearing Impaired)

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* SirDonk (Added movie on August 17, 2007)

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* LegoGuy02 (Added disc on May 11, 2026)

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