Japan's Longest Day

Name: Japan's Longest Day
Director: Kihachi Okamoto
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1967-08-03
Duration: 157 min
Cast: Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Chishū Ryū, So Yamamura, Toshirō Mifune

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1967 · 157 min · Drama · History · War · TMDB 7.3/10

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.

Directed by Kihachi Okamoto

Cast

Seiji Miyaguchi — Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo
Rokkō Toura — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shunichi Matsumato
Chishū Ryū — Prime Minister Baron Kantaro Suzuki
So Yamamura — Navy Minister Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai
Toshirō Mifune — War Minister General Korechika Anami