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Japan's Longest Day (1967)

Japan's Longest Day (1967)

Drama History War

The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.

Release Date: 1967, August 3
Directors: Kihachi Okamoto
Countries: Japan
Production: TOHO
Cast: Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Seiji Miyaguchi, Daisuke Katō, Yoshio Kosugi, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Sachio Sakai, Akira Kitchôji, Yasuhisa Tsutsumi, Takeshi Katō, Tatsuya Nakadai, Ren Yamamoto

Overview:

Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.

Keywords:

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