Japan's Longest Day
Japan's Longest Day

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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 civil... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Japan's Longest Day:

Seiji Miyaguchi
Rokkō Toura
Chishū Ryū
So Yamamura
Toshirō Mifune
Yoshio Kosugi

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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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User Review - 10/10 by Takahiro MIf you like GODZILLA RESURGENCE (SHIN GOJIRA), you would like this fabulous one.
User Review - 10/10 by Ken IMost powerful japanese movie.Many Japan's most famous actors of the day participated ,about Toshir? Mifune as Army Minister Korechika Anami,Chish? Ry? as Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki,
User Review - 8/10 by Bruce BThis is a fascinating Japanese war drama about the decision to surrender and the process behind it. It is told in a very realistic and believable way that feels far more modern than it is. It's quite an interesting tale, though the initial twenty minutes setting up the situation rely far too heavily on narration. Once it gets to the day itself the film gets much better. This film reminds me of nothing so much as Downfall. Both films are about the end of the war as told from the POV of an Axis power. This film doesn't offer as negative a view of the Imperial Japanese state as Downfall does the Nazi German one, but both films convey the frustration and despair of a proud empire's surrender. They also deal eith the madness of people unable to accept reality. The sheer eagerness of so many to commit suicide rather than accept defeat and the delusional belief that future victories could turn the situation around are also common themes. It's fascinating to watch. It is always wonderful to see two of my favorite actors together, even outside of a Kurosawa picture. And Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura both give in wonderful performances. Mifune even manages to restrain his tendency to ham it up in favor of a performance full of restrained passion. The performances in general are restrained and realistic, generally managing to convey the anger, frustration, and humiliation involved in the surrender.
User Review - 8/10 by Koji YKihachi Okamoto's WWII political thriller without any of his signature stylish action sequence. Although the first half of the film is pretty slow and it does feel long as the title suggests, the tension that builds up between the government officials making the decisions to surrender and the rebels trying to overthrow the decision is just too exciting to ignore. Shinobu Hashimoto(Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Harakiri)'s script gives each character so much depth that you'll find yourself sympathizing with these characters including the young crazy brainwashed soldier, Hatanaka, who does not hesitate to kill and die for the glory of Japan.
User Review - 8/10 by Walter M"Japan's Longest Day" is a very suspenseful and detailed movie that recreates the events leading up to Japan's surrender in World War II, starting with the Potsdam Declaration. Japan's response is wait and see, but is misinterpreted as a flat refusal, leading to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Faced with already immense losses in life and property(recalled at the end of the movie), total annihilation and an American invasion, the government and military, with emotions ranging from resignation to revolt, debate about the conditions before going to an imperial council which accedes. At first, it is hard to keep track of all of the players but eventually the plot narrows to a simple focus of one day from August 14, 1945 at noon, to the following day at noon, as a recording is made of the emperor's voice to be played to the public, announcing the surrender while the allies are contacted through intermediaries. On this day, small acts of courage make all the difference. Still, there are some who wish for one decisive battle on Japanese soil(Don't pay attention to the one guy who thinks 20 million kamikazes will carry the day since he's obviously off his meds.). A general counters such thinking by pointing out that it takes more courage to live than to die. A once impossible future full of unknowns, not only consisting of a Japanese military defeat, but also occupation, is now on the horizon for everybody involved. Relax, it all does turn out well for Japan, except for the war criminals.
User Review - 8/10 by Edith NThe first part throws an awful lot of information and names at you, but by the midway point the focus settles on an attempted coup by a group of fanatical soldiers who want to continue the war. It's riveting stuff, expertly composed by Okamoto and full of exciting, tense moments. The one really sour note was Toshio Kurosawa's over-the-top bug-eyed portrayal of Major Hanataka. It was far more crazy than the role required, although I guess you see a lot of that in Japanese movies.
User Review - 8/10 by Michael LThis was an interesting film about the 36 hours before Japan surrendered. Some factions of the military wanted to keep fighting and even tried to assassinate the Prime Minister to do it. Similar to "Apollo 13" it is still exciting even though you know how its going to turn out. (You DO know how it turned out , right?)

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