The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
人間の條件 第１部純愛篇／第２部激怒篇
After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts and moves with his newlywed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where can I watch The Human Condition I: No Greater Love in the United States?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What are the ratings for The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love scores 8.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Chikage Awashima, Ineko Arima, and So Yamamura. Masaki Kobayashi is the director.
How long is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love runs 3h 24m (204 minutes).
When did The Human Condition I: No Greater Love come out?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love was released on January 15, 1959.
Which studio made The Human Condition I: No Greater Love?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love was produced by Ninjin Club in Japan.
What languages is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love in?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is in Mandarin and Japanese, and its original language is Japanese.
What language is The Human Condition I: No Greater Love in?
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love is in Japanese, and its original title is 人間の條件 第１部純愛篇／第２部激怒篇.
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