August Without Emperor
August Without Emperor

Information

Release DateSeptember 23, 1978
Runtime2h 20m
StatusReleased
ProductionShochiku
LanguagesJapanese
7.3
4 votes
Popularity1

August Without Emperor

Synopsis

Taking the Chilean coup as an example, a group of young officers plan to overthrow the Japanese government on V-J Day. They aim to abolish the post-war constitution, restore the national army and revive the traditional spirit of Japan. As the conspiracy is exposed, the coup squadrons are wiped out one by one. The remaining squadron takes over a night train bound for Tokyo.

Cast & Crew

Director

Satsuo Yamamoto
Satsuo Yamamoto

Featured Cast

Tsunehiko Watase

Tsunehiko Watase

Akimasa Fujisaki

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Kyoko Fujisaki

Etsushi Takahashi

Etsushi Takahashi

Yasuhisa Toshikura

Kei Yamamoto

Kei Yamamoto

Hiroaki Ishimori

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Tameichiro Emi

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