Tora! is a 1970 Japanese war film directed by Toshio Masuda and Kon Ichikawa. It is based on the novel of the same name by Shiro Azuma and tells the story of three Japanese soldiers who are stranded on a small Pacific island during World War II. The film follows their struggles to survive and their eventual triumph over adversity. The title of the film, 'Tora!', is a reference to the Japanese phrase for 'TIGER', which symbolizes strength and courage. The film was a critical and commercial success, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.