The Forgotten Force (1994)

Tells the story of Australia's role as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in the occupation of Japan

The Forgotten Force (1994) poster

After the atomic obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, over 36,000 Australian men and women, part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), marched onto Japanese soil. They were assigned the toughest and most dangerous area of Japan: Hiroshima Prefecture, which included the atom-bombed city. The Forgotten Force tells for the first time the story of Australia's role in Japan. Rare archival and private footage, photographs and eyewitness accounts from both sides vividly recreate the atmosphere of post-war Japan - the horror of Hiroshima and its aftermath; the struggle to build a new "democratic" society while under the heel of military rule; the growth from suspicion and fear to friendship and trust between foes.

Director: Raymond Quint
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 56 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jan Preston
Cinematography: Rod Jong, Peter De Vries
Editing: Doug Howard
Production: Film Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The Japan Foundation
Country: Australia
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en

Keywords

hiroshima, japan, post war japan, bcof

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Raymond Quint
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Forgotten Force about?
After the atomic obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, over 36,000 Australian men and women, part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), marched onto Japanese soil. They were assigned the toughest and most dangerous area of Japan: Hiroshima Prefecture, which included the atom-bombed city. The Forgotten Force tells for the first time the story of Australia's role in Japan. Rare archival and private footage, photographs and eyewitness accounts from both sides vividly recreate the atmosphere of post-war Japan - the horror of Hiroshima and its aftermath; the struggle to build a new "democratic" society while under the heel of military rule; the growth from suspicion and fear to friendship and trust between foes.
Who directed The Forgotten Force?
The Forgotten Force was directed by Raymond Quint.
Who stars in The Forgotten Force?
The Forgotten Force stars Hugo Weaving.
How long is The Forgotten Force?
The Forgotten Force has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Forgotten Force?
The Forgotten Force is a Documentary, History, War film.
Where was The Forgotten Force produced?
The Forgotten Force was produced in Australia.