Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron (加藤隼戦闘隊) 80 years old

Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron

A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the 64th Sentai during the early months of the Pacific War. The film has scenes featuring Ki-43 fighters escorting Ki-21 bombers to attack Rangoon, where they are attacked by P-40 Warhawk and Brewster Buffalo fighters.

Credits

Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron Cast

Name Character
Takashi Shimura He was 38, 76 years old when he died
Takuzô Kumagai
Susumu Fujita He was 32, 78 years old when he died as Colonel Kato
Minoru Takada He was 44, 78 years old when he died
Denjirō Ōkōchi He was 46, 64 years old when he died

Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron Crew

Name Department
Eiji Tsuburaya as Special Effects. He was 42 (68) years old when He died Crew
Kajirō Yamamoto as Director. He was 41 (72) years old when He died Directing
Kajirō Yamamoto as Writer. He was 41 (72) years old when He died Writing
Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron poster
Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron (80 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, March 09, 1944
  • Runtime: 110 minutes