Japan's Longest Day
The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.
1967 2 hours 37 minutes
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.
3rd August 1967
59 years ago
2 hours 37 minutes
Finishes at 4:33pm
1 win & 2 nominations total
7.7/10
70%
74%
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