The Choice of Hercules (2002)
Original title: 突入せよ！「あさま山荘」事件
The Choice of Hercules is a 2002 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Masato Harada, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Koji Yakusho, Ryudo Uzaki and Masatô Ibu.
When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyuki Sassa was put in charge of diffusing the situation. But the task had its challenges. Upon arriving in mountainous Nagano, Sassa had to compete with freezing winter temperatures, conflicting opinions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Nagano Prefectural Police, as well as public opinion to gain entrance to the lodge that held the single woman captive.
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What is The Choice of Hercules about?
When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyuki Sassa was put in charge of diffusing the situation. But the task had its challenges. Upon arriving in mountainous Nagano, Sassa had to compete with freezing winter temperatures, conflicting opinions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Nagano Prefectural Police, as well as public opinion to gain entrance to the lodge that held the single woman captive.
When was The Choice of Hercules released?
The Choice of Hercules was released on 11 May 2002.
How long is The Choice of Hercules?
The Choice of Hercules runs 2h 10m.
Who made The Choice of Hercules?
The Choice of Hercules was directed by Masato Harada.