Japan's Longest Day
Japan's Longest Day (1967) is a historical film, directed by Kihachi Okamoto. It stars Seiji Miyaguchi and Rokkō Toura. The film is based on a true story. The 157-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What Japan's Longest Day Is About
The twenty-four hours from noon on 14 August 1945 to noon on 15 August. After Hiroshima and Nagasaki the Japanese government has decided to surrender, and part of the army wants to fight to the end. The Emperor's surrender speech is cut onto a record, and young officers storm the palace to seize the recording and stop the broadcast. Kihachi Okamoto's 1967 film takes that single night almost minute by minute. Toshiro Mifune plays War Minister Korechika Anami, and the film turns on his being caught between his own conviction and his loyalty to the Emperor. Okamoto described the film as an expression of his anti-war feeling, and the fidelity to historical detail was a deliberate choice.
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What is Japan's Longest Day about?
The twenty-four hours from noon on 14 August 1945 to noon on 15 August. After Hiroshima and Nagasaki the Japanese government has decided to surrender, and part of the army wants to fight to the end.
Where can I watch Japan's Longest Day?
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How long is Japan's Longest Day?
Japan's Longest Day runs for 157 minutes (2h 37m).
When did Japan's Longest Day come out?
Japan's Longest Day was released in 1967.
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.
What is Japan's Longest Day's rating?
Japan's Longest Day holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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