June 1960: Rage Against the Security Treaty

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1960 · 41 min

Overview

This film documents the surging mass movement against ratification of the new U.S.-Japan Security Treaty in June of 1960. The National Diet Building is surrounded for days by demonstrators shouting, “Down with Kishi!” (then Prime Minister) and “Dissolve the Diet!” Workers also strike in protest of the treaty. Fierce clashing between riot police and demonstrators results in casualties.

Directed by Shinkichi Noda

Cast