Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War (2012)

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Most people think that World War II started on September 1st, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland, and then spread to Asia on September 7th 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. However, World War II actually started ten years earlier, when Manchuria was invaded by a now-forgotten Japanese general: Kanji Ishiwara. This is the little known truth about the most famous war in history.

Director: Paul Jenkins
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 51 min
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Production: Arturo Mio, ARTE, Subreal Productions
Country: France
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Jenkins
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War about?
Most people think that World War II started on September 1st, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland, and then spread to Asia on September 7th 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. However, World War II actually started ten years earlier, when Manchuria was invaded by a now-forgotten Japanese general: Kanji Ishiwara. This is the little known truth about the most famous war in history.
Who directed Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War?
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War was directed by Paul Jenkins.
Who stars in Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War?
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War stars Luce Mouchel.
How long is Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War?
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War?
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War is a Documentary, History, War film.
Where was Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War produced?
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War was produced in France.