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A dedicated American reporter in 1930s Japan is determined to expose that government's plan for world domination.A dedicated American reporter in 1930s Japan is determined to expose that government's plan for world domination.A dedicated American reporter in 1930s Japan is determined to expose that government's plan for world domination.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win total
Philip Ahn
- Secret Police Capt. Yomamoto
- (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
- Johnny Clarke
- (uncredited)
Edward Biby
- Bar Patron
- (uncredited)
Oie Chan
- Chinese Servant
- (uncredited)
Oy Chan
- Chinese Servant
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaAccording to the DVD sleeve notes, prior to production James Cagney trained intensively in the martial art of judo in preparation for his role. He trained under Ken Kuniyuki, who was a 5th Degree Judo Master. Cagney insisted that he perform his own stunts. He said in his memoirs, "I grew so fond of judo I used it to keep in shape until a back injury I picked up doing something else put me on the sidelines." Moreover, another instructor for Cagney was former LAPD policeman John Halloran, who plays the role of Capt. Oshima and can be seen in the closing fight sequence. Apparently Halloran quit the LAPD after FBI agents investigated him because he was an expert in judo.
- GoofsIn the opening credits, the copyright is "MCMLXV." which is 1965. The film was produced in 1945, so the copyright should read "MCMXLV."
- Quotes
Iris Hilliard: Japanese women aren't allowed to think. It's against the law.
- Alternate versionsAlso available in a computer-colorized version.
- ConnectionsEdited into Your Afternoon Movie: Blood on the Sun (2023)
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Interesting Drama Flick
I must admit at the outset that Jimmy Cagney is not my favourite Hollywood personality, though I did enjoy this movie. (I just can't help thinking that he's going to break out into "Yankee Doodle" any minute). I thought this to be an interesting drama, with a bit of action (thought the martial arts scenes left a lot to be desired) and good performances by the leads. The story was great and that alone was enough to keep me interested all the way through. It seemed to be trying to be "noir" by having most of the elements of a true noir there, but as a whole I wouldn't classify it as such. Worth a look. The DVD copy I bought is excellent, a really clear copy with great sound.
- simon.vaughan
- Jan 29, 2000
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- Spionage in Fernost
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- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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