Westward Desperado
1960, Japanese. Directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
In this patriotic WW II drama, the Japanese army demonstrates its courage and willingness to do anything to win as they endeavor to sneak into Communist China to bring back the flag of a defeated enemy regiment.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 30 October 1960
- Original title
- 独立愚連隊西へ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kihachi Okamoto, Shinichi Sekizawa
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Westward Desperado: quick answers
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How long is Westward Desperado?
Westward Desperado runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Which OTT platform is Westward Desperado on?
Westward Desperado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1960. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Westward Desperado?
If you liked Westward Desperado, try Walking with the Enemy, Waiting for Anya, The One That Got Away.
Who directed Westward Desperado?
Westward Desperado (1960) was directed by Kihachi Okamoto and stars Makoto Satou, Yūzō Kayama, Akira Kubo.