Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny
1970, Japanese. Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.
The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung Army as they plan military expansion into Manchuria.
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Satsuo YamamotoDirector
- Osamu TakizawaYusuke Godai
- Shinsuke AshidaKeisuke Godai
- Etsushi TakahashiEisuke Godai
- Ruriko AsaokaYukiko Godai
- Nakamura KanzaburoShunsuke Godai
- Mori SatôYoriko Godai
- Tsuguaki YoshidaKohei Shimegi
- Rentaro MikuniShigata Komijiro
- Hideki TakahashiShintaro Tsuge
- Kōji TakahashiMasanori Takanata
- Gō KatōTatsuo Hattori
- Mitsuko MitoOtaki
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1970
- Original title
- 戦争と人間 第一部「運命の序曲」
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Nobuo Yamada
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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny: quick answers
What comes after Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?
Next in the series: Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) and Men and War III: The Final Chapter (1973).
Is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny worth watching?
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How long is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?
Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny runs 197 minutes (3h 17m).
Does Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny have a post-credits scene?
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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny on?
Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 August 1970. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?
If you liked Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny, try The War Below, The Boy in the Woods, Ararat.
Who directed Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?
Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny (1970) was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto and stars Osamu Takizawa, Shinsuke Ashida, Etsushi Takahashi.