The Emperor in August (2015)
In July 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cabinet meeting has continued through days and nights, but a decision cannot be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision and the Emperor of Japan worries about his people. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet meeting, while Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but watch the meeting. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka and other young commissioned officers, who are against Japan surrendering, move to occupy the palace and a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War.
Cast
- Koji Yakusho - General Korechika Anami
- Masahiro Motoki - Emperor Showa
- Tori Matsuzaka - Major Kenji Hatanaka
- Shinichi Tsutsumi - Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu
- Tsutomu Yamazaki - Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki
- Kenichi Yajima - Naidaijin Kōichi Kido
- Ikuji Nakamura - Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai
- Kazuhiro Yamaji - Tōji Yasui
- Akaji Maro - Admiral Hisanori Fujita
- Yuki Ikenobō - Empress Kōjun
Screenplay
- Masato Harada (Screenplay)
- Kazutoshi Handô (Novel)
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties
Keywords
japan, based on novel or book, world war ii, pacific war, japanese army, japanese surrender, hirohito
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Emperor in August about?
- In July 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cabinet meeting has continued through days and nights, but a decision cannot be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision and the Emperor of Japan worries about his people. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet meeting, while Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but watch the meeting. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka and other young commissioned officers, who are against Japan surrendering, move to occupy the palace and a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War.
- Who directed The Emperor in August?
- The Emperor in August was directed by Masato Harada.
- Who stars in The Emperor in August?
- The Emperor in August stars Koji Yakusho, Masahiro Motoki, Tori Matsuzaka, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Yajima.
- How long is The Emperor in August?
- The Emperor in August has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is The Emperor in August?
- The Emperor in August is a History, War, Drama film.
- Where was The Emperor in August produced?
- The Emperor in August was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Emperor in August?
- The themes of The Emperor in August include: The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties.