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Fires on the Plain (1959): movie guide
Fires on the Plain (1959) is a Drama, War running about 105 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 130 votes. Notable cast includes Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis, Hikaru Hoshi. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-11-03
- Runtime: 105 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Drama, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-11-03

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What is Fires on the Plain about?
In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
Cast highlights
Fires on the Plain features Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis, Hikaru Hoshi, Mantarō Ushio, Masaya Tsukida. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-11-03. Runtime: 105 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (130 votes). Genres: Drama, War. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Fires on the Plain?
- Fires on the Plain is listed as Drama, War on TMDB.
- How long is Fires on the Plain?
- Fires on the Plain runs about 105 minutes.
- Who stars in Fires on the Plain?
- Cast highlights include Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa, Mickey Curtis, Hikaru Hoshi, Mantarō Ushio, Masaya Tsukida.
- Does Cinema Box stream Fires on the Plain?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Fires on the Plain?
- Open the Fires on the Plain page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








