Plot — What is The Great White Tiger Platoon about?
The Great White Tiger Platoon was part of the Aizu clan's last ditch efforts to stop the advance of Imperial troops after the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meant to be a reserve unit as it was made of the young, 16-17 year old sons of Aizu samurai. Their story is one of the great tragedies of the Boshin War (1868-1869) as they were called into action. Getting cut off from the main body of their platoon, a group of 20 from the 2nd squad retreated to Iimori Hill, where they looked down upon fires surrounding Aizu Castle and thinking that the castle has fallen and all is lost, they choose to die as samurai by committing seppuku. A superb rendition of this true story that shows the true honor of the samurai.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 91 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 2 votes) |
The Great White Tiger Platoon — FAQ
Is The Great White Tiger Platoon worth watching? The Great White Tiger Platoon holds a 6.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. The Great White Tiger Platoon was part of the Aizu clan's last ditch efforts to stop the advance of Imperial troops after the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meant to be a reserve unit as it was made of the young, 16-17
Who directed The Great White Tiger Platoon? Directed by Katsuhiko Tasaka.
Who is in the cast of The Great White Tiger Platoon? It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Ryū Takeda, Takeshi Hanayagi, Takashi Mita, Shintarō Katsu, Yataro Kurokawa and more.
Where can I stream The Great White Tiger Platoon? Streaming availability for The Great White Tiger Platoon is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Great White Tiger Platoon release? It released in 1954.
