What is The Catch?
The Catch is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under War, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 22, 1961
- Studios
- Palace Film Production
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Updated
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The Catch is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Palace Film Production. Current status: Released.
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“Rural Japanese villagers capture a black American pilot near the end of World War II.”
- Directed by Nagisa Oshima
- Based on a prize-winning novella by Kenzaburo Oe
- Depicts a grim wartime capture
Watch it if you are interested in a 1961 war drama directed by Nagisa Oshima based on a prize-winning novella.
The film contains themes related to World War II imprisonment and captivity.
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What is the original Japanese title of the film?
The film is titled Shiiku in Japanese.
When was the film released?
The film was released on 11/22/1961 in Japan.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Nagisa Oshima.
What is the source material for the film?
It is based on the prize-winning novella Shiiku by Kenzaburo Oe.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the war and drama genres.
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