Japan's Longest DayMovie
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.
About Japan's Longest Day
Japan's Longest Day is a 1967 drama, history, war movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 37m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Chishū Ryū, So Yamamura. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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