The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On (1987): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1987
Duration: 122 min
Cast: Kenzo Okuzaki, Masao Koshimizu, Riichi Aikawa, Masaichi Hamaguchi, Toshio Hara

What The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On Is About

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On (original title Yuki Yukite Shingun), directed by Kazuo Hara, with director Shohei Imamura serving as associate producer, is a Japanese documentary about Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62 year old veteran of Japan's World War II New Guinea campaign, searching for those responsible for the unexplained deaths of two soldiers in his former unit. Using Hara's camera and his own physical aggression, Okuzaki forces his former superior officers to confess to atrocities committed in New Guinea after Japan's surrender, making for a disquieting but important documentary. The film won the Caligari Film Award at the 1987 Berlin Film Festival. Who it's for: anyone curious about a disquieting, radical documentary in which a war veteran forces his former superior officers to confess on camera. Who it's not for: viewers looking for a detached, neutral historical account, since the film bears direct witness to its subject's confrontations, which carry the threat of violence.

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What is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On about?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On (original title Yuki Yukite Shingun), directed by Kazuo Hara, with director Shohei Imamura serving as associate producer, is a Japanese documentary about Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62 year old veteran of Japan's World War II New Guinea campaign, searching for those responsible for the unexplained deaths of two soldiers in his former unit. Using Hara's camera and his own physical aggression, Okuzaki forces his former superior officers to confess to atrocities committed in New Guinea after Japan's surrender, making for a disquieting but important documentary.

Where can I watch The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On runs for 122 minutes (2h 2m).

When did The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On come out?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On was released in 1987.

Who directed The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On was directed by Kazuo Hara.

Who stars in The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On stars Kenzo Okuzaki, Masao Koshimizu, Riichi Aikawa, Masaichi Hamaguchi.

What is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On's rating?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.