The Last War

The Last War

Learn what will happen if another global war breaks out!

1961 · 110 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Science Fiction

A Japanese family is torn apart by the tensions of an avoidable nuclear world war between the superpowers.

Directed by Shūe Matsubayashi · Written by Toshio Yasumi

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