Hoodlum Soldier
1965, Japanese. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
A young intellectual conscientious objector is forced to serve with the Japanese army in Manchuria. He joins with a dim-witted former gangster in an effort to desert by stealing a train.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 18 March 1965
- Original title
- 兵隊やくざ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryuzo Kikushima
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1966 · 8.0/10
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1966 · 7.0/10
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1967 · 8.0/10
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Hoodlum Soldier: quick answers
What comes after Hoodlum Soldier?
Next in the series: Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O. (1965), The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again (1966), and The Front Line Showdown (1966).
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How long is Hoodlum Soldier?
Hoodlum Soldier runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Hoodlum Soldier have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Hoodlum Soldier on?
Hoodlum Soldier isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1965. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hoodlum Soldier?
If you liked Hoodlum Soldier, try Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Buck Privates.
Who directed Hoodlum Soldier?
Hoodlum Soldier (1965) was directed by Yasuzō Masumura and stars Shintarō Katsu, Takahiro Tamura, Eiko Taki.