Lt. Col. Senda resists the idea of sending Japanese fighter pilots on suicide missions. He believes that what is really necessary for Japan to regain momentum in the war is for the air force to gather its most brilliant pilots into an elite squadron and use the unit to pinpoint attacks on the Americans. Disrespected by the kamikaze pilots who think the "non-suicidal" pilots are afraid, the unit redeems itself by stunning victories. But success leads the military leaders to expect too much of the unit, and new orders portend disaster.
三船敏郎
as Lt. Colonel Senda
加山雄三
as Captain Shiro Taki
志村喬
as Admiral
夏木陽介
as Captain Nobuo Ataka
佐藤允
as Teppei Yano
藤田進
as Yamato Commander Ito
田崎潤
as Commander
平田昭彦
as Senda's Aide
田島 義文
as Sailor
小杉義男
as Destroyer Captain
大村千吉
as Transport Pilot
河津清三郎
as Kosaku Aruga
