Admiral Yamamoto (1968)
As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme commander of the Japanese fleet. With Japan headed inexorably toward war, Yamamoto, despite his misgivings, believes the only possible victory lies in destroying the American fleet by surprise at Pearl Harbor. The attack succeeds, but fails to sink the American carrier fleet. Thus Yamamoto must lead the Japanese navy into war with ever-diminishing likelihood of success.
Director: Seiji Maruyama
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: August 14, 1968
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune - Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
- Yūzō Kayama - First Lieutenant Ijuin
- Yōko Tsukasa - Sumie Kimura
- Toshio Kurosawa - 1st Lt. Kimura
- Makoto Satō - Genda
- Daisuke Katō - Chief of Press Section
- Masayuki Mori - Prime Minister Konoe
- Wakako Sakai - Tomoko Yakuki
- Matsumoto Hakuō II - Minister Yoneuchi
- Kenjirō Ishiyama - Cmdr. Momotake
Screenplay
- Katsuya Susaki (Screenplay)
- Shinobu Hashimoto (Screenplay)
- Seiji Maruyama (Screenplay)
Music: Masaru Satō
Cinematography: Kazuo Yamada
Editing: Ryôhei Fujii
Production: TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Seiji Maruyama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Admiral Yamamoto about?
- As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme commander of the Japanese fleet. With Japan headed inexorably toward war, Yamamoto, despite his misgivings, believes the only possible victory lies in destroying the American fleet by surprise at Pearl Harbor. The attack succeeds, but fails to sink the American carrier fleet. Thus Yamamoto must lead the Japanese navy into war with ever-diminishing likelihood of success.
- Who directed Admiral Yamamoto?
- Admiral Yamamoto was directed by Seiji Maruyama.
- Who stars in Admiral Yamamoto?
- Admiral Yamamoto stars Toshirō Mifune, Yūzō Kayama, Yōko Tsukasa, Toshio Kurosawa, Makoto Satō, Daisuke Katō.
- How long is Admiral Yamamoto?
- Admiral Yamamoto has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Admiral Yamamoto?
- Admiral Yamamoto is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Admiral Yamamoto produced?
- Admiral Yamamoto was produced in Japan.