(日本のいちばん長い日)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Drama,

History,

War

Runtime:

157 minutes

Year:

1967

Directors:

Kihachi Okamoto

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Production companies:

TOHO

Actors:

Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shunichi Matsumato

Prime Minister Baron Kantaro Suzuki

Navy Minister Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai

War Minister General Korechika Anami

Crews:

Director

Screenplay

Novel

Lighting Technician

Art Direction