The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.

Japan's Longest Day

Name: Japan's Longest Day
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1967-08-03
Duration: 157 min
Rating: 7.279
Cast: Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Chishū Ryū, So Yamamura, Toshirō Mifune

movie19672h 37m★ 7.3Released

Drama History War

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.

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