Japan's Longest Day
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.
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Drama, History, War
1967
157 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Japan's Longest Day
- Duration : 157 min
- Languages : Japanese
- Writers : Shinobu Hashimoto (screenplay), Soichi Oya (book)
- Directors : Kihachi Okamoto min
- Imdb : 7.7 (445 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.7 (115 votes)
- Actors : Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkè Toura, Chishè Ryè, Sè Yamamura
Movie Storyline
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.