Design for Death

1948 | 48 minutes | 6.0 ★ (1)

Design for Death
  • Overview

    Documentary Feature winner "Design for Death" (1947) examines Japanese culture and how it led to Japan's role in WWII.

  • Release Date

    10 June 1948

  • DirectingRichard Fleischer
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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