Attack Squadron

Attack Squadron (1963) is a action, drama film directed by Shūe Matsubayashi rated 7.0/10.

Lt. Col. Senda resists the idea of sending Japanese fighter pilots on suicide missions. He believes that what is really necessary for Japan to regain momentum in the war is for the air force to gather its most brilliant pilots into an elite squadron and use the unit to pinpoint attacks on the Americans. Disrespected by the kamikaze pilots who think the "non-suicidal" pilots are afraid, the unit redeems itself by stunning victories. But success leads the military leaders to expect too much of the unit, and new orders portend disaster.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Lt. Colonel Senda

Yūzō Kayama

Captain Shiro Taki

Takashi Shimura

Admiral

Yōsuke Natsuki

Captain Nobuo Ataka

Makoto Satō

Teppei Yano

Susumu Fujita

Yamato Commander Ito

Jun Tazaki

Commander

Akihiko Hirata

Senda's Aide

Yoshibumi Tajima

Sailor

Yoshio Kosugi

Destroyer Captain

Senkichi Ōmura

Transport Pilot

Seizaburō Kawazu

Kosaku Aruga