Japan's Longest Day

Name: Japan's Longest Day
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1967-08-03
Duration: 157 min
Rating: 7.3

The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.

2h 37m Japanese

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Japan's Longest Day

The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.

2h 37m Japanese

★ #19,150 Drama History War

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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.

Director Kihachi Okamoto

Novel Soichi Oya Screenplay Shinobu Hashimoto