Japan's Longest Day
Overview
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.
Year 1967
Studio TOHO
Director Kihachi Okamoto
Crew Soichi Oya (Novel), Shinobu Hashimoto (Screenplay), Kihachi Okamoto (Director), Tsuruzô Nishikawa (Lighting Technician), Shin Watarai (Sound Recordist), Iwao Akune (Art Direction)
Popularity 1
Language 日本語
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