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The Walking Major (1970)

Original title: ある兵士の賭け

1970-06-06 · 2h 16m · JA
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In wartime he fought! In peactime he walked!

U.S. Army Captain Clark Allen gains attention by walking back and forth, the length of Japan, gambling with U.S. servicemen in order to raise funds to rebuild an orphanage. Suspicious of Allen's motives, a Japanese newsman, Hiroshi Kitabayashi, traces the American's background until he discovers the motive behind Allen's long walk.

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Keith LarsenDirector
Budget
$800K

Media

▶ Concluding the walk in 'The Walking Major'▶ Frankie sings 'Re enlistment Blues' in 'The Walking Major' 1970▶ Scene from 'The Walking Major'▶ The Walking Major 'left right left'▶ Scenes from "The Walking Major" (1970) filmed in part at Camp Zama

Top billed cast

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Yūjirō IshiharaYūjirō IshiharaKitabayashi HiroshiFrank Sinatra Jr.Frank Sinatra Jr.Jimmy DixonDina MerrillDina MerrillKelly AllenDale RobertsonDale RobertsonMajor Clark J. AllenToshirō MifuneToshirō MifuneKinugasa TadaoMichiyo AratamaMichiyo AratamaMother YamadaKeith LarsenKeith LarsenCaptain WhiteLinda PurlLinda PurlRose AllenRuriko AsaokaRuriko AsaokaSetsuko TakiguchiMayumi NagisaMayumi Nagisavillage daughterMayumi NagisaMayumi Nagisavillage daughterArihiro FujimuraArihiro FujimuraFrank Choe

Keywords

Military

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityMilitaryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWarDirector preference319359

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Frequently asked questions about The Walking Major

What is The Walking Major about?

U.S. Army Captain Clark Allen gains attention by walking back and forth, the length of Japan, gambling with U.S. servicemen in order to raise funds to rebuild an orphanage. Suspicious of Allen's motives, a Japanese newsman, Hiroshi Kitabayashi, traces the American's background until he discovers the motive behind Allen's long walk.

How long is The Walking Major?

The Walking Major has a runtime of 136 minutes.