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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny

6.6(7 votes)
1970
3h 17m
DramaWarHistory

The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung Army as they plan military expansion into Manchuria.

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Production

Companies:
Nikkatsu Corporation

Languages

Original:ja
Spoken:
MandarinKoreanJapanese

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