Japan's Longest Day

Japan's Longest Day - (1967)Released

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.

Genres

DramaHistoryWar

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

TOHO

Spoken Languages

日本語

Release Date

1967-08-03

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

Runtime

157 minutes

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