Japan's Longest Day (1967)
The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.
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.
Cast
- Seiji Miyaguchi - Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo
- Rokkō Toura - Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shunichi Matsumato
- Chishū Ryū - Prime Minister Baron Kantaro Suzuki
- So Yamamura - Navy Minister Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai
- Toshirō Mifune - War Minister General Korechika Anami
- Yoshio Kosugi - Minister of Public Welfare Keisuke Okade
- Takashi Shimura - Information Bureau Director Hiroshi Shimomura
- Etsushi Takahashi - Lt. Colonel Masutaka Ida
- Takao Inoue - Lt. Colonel Masahiko Takeshita
- Tadao Nakamaru - Lt. Colonel Jiro Shiizaki
Screenplay
- Shinobu Hashimoto (Screenplay)
- Soichi Oya (Novel)
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Inspiring True Stories, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan
Keywords
japan, based on novel or book, world war ii, based on true story, pacific war, japanese army, japanese soldier, japanese surrender, hirohito
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Japan's Longest Day about?
- 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.
- Who directed Japan's Longest Day?
- Japan's Longest Day was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
- Who stars in Japan's Longest Day?
- Japan's Longest Day stars Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Chishū Ryū, So Yamamura, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshio Kosugi.
- How long is Japan's Longest Day?
- Japan's Longest Day has a runtime of 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- What genre is Japan's Longest Day?
- Japan's Longest Day is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was Japan's Longest Day produced?
- Japan's Longest Day was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Japan's Longest Day?
- The themes of Japan's Longest Day include: The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Inspiring True Stories, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan.