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Jet Air Base 101

1957 · 83 min War Drama

The first batch of flight control officer candidates, full of yearning for the sky, are assembled at the 101st Air Regiment base. Nakata, Sato, and the other cadets undergo intensive training under Captain Kotani, a famous pilot, but gradually begin to resent his strict leadership. A youthful story that vividly portrays the young pilots of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force who place their hopes in the sky. Japan's first full-length film about jet aviation, it was shot on location at the Hamamatsu Air Self-Defense Force Base over an extended period of time, with dozens of jets being mobilized for the filming.

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Original Title ジェット機出動 第101航空基地
Year 1957
Country Japan
Genre War, Drama
Director Tsuneo Kobayashi
Runtime 83 min.

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Jet Air Base 101 is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1957. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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