
The Burning Sky
The film was produced during Second Sino-Japanese War, before the Pearl Harbor Attack in 1941. The film mainly concerns the training of newly-recruited pilots and their daily life, then their subsequent fighting experiences in China. Army supported the production, providing all the authentic airplanes, training and actual actions. They even provided the older biplanes disguised as Chinese fighter planes. Obinata plays the trainer-turned-combat-leader, who is passionate and cool at the same time. All his boys love him, of course. The film is not as intense, full of sugar-coated camaraderie, until young pilots are killed in action one by one. Last twenty minutes are fairly grim, as the message of self-sacrifice is heard loud and clear.
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Japanese
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
GermanyDE
- TheatricalUrban-Pfeiffer-Deutschland-Ring-Film release titled "Nippons wilde Adler".19 Sept 1942
JapanJP
- Theatrical10 May 1940
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Burning Sky released?
- The Burning Sky was released on 10 May 1940.
- Where can I watch The Burning Sky online?
- The Burning Sky is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Burning Sky?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Burning Sky is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Burning Sky?
- The Burning Sky holds a 0.0/10 audience score from 0 votes.
- Who directed The Burning Sky?
- The Burning Sky (1940) was directed by Yutaka Abe.
- How long is The Burning Sky?
- The Burning Sky runs for 1h 41m.

















