Battle Cry (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, Battle Cry is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. During the military phase of the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Sentaro joins a local militia loyal to the Tokugawa Shogunate in order to fight Imperial troops. But Sentaro's friendship with a pickpocket, who switches sides whenever it suits his needs, leads to complications that could cost Sentaro his life as they infiltrate enemy lines.
Who’s in it. Battle Cry stars Tsutomu Hiura as Katsumi Zentaro, Toshitaka Itō, Yusuke Okada as Manjiro and Etsushi Takahashi as Hosoya Judayu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Battle Cry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Cry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Cry (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle Cry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battle Cry worth watching?
- Battle Cry holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Cry?
- Battle Cry stars Tsutomu Hiura, Toshitaka Itō, Yusuke Okada, Etsushi Takahashi and Hiroko Isayama.