

Plot Summary
The story is presented as a voiced-over narrative by Arita (Takahiro Tamura), speaking long after the events of the film. In a remote army base in Manchuria, near the Soviet border, long-serving corporal Arita hates the military and looks forward to the day he may leave. Although a university graduate, he has several times deliberately failed the exam for promotion and thus remains a corporal after four years' service.
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
Yasuzō Masumura
Director
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New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 14 votes.
Who directed New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?
New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line was directed by Yasuzō Masumura and released in 1972.
How long is New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line?
New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1972-04-22
- Status
- Released








