The Emperor in August (2015)
Original title: 日本のいちばん長い日
The Emperor in August is a 2015 Japanese-language history movie directed by Masato Harada, with a running time of 2h 16m. It stars Koji Yakusho, Masahiro Motoki and Tori Matsuzaka.
In July 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cabinet meeting has continued through days and nights, but a decision cannot be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision and the Emperor of Japan worries about his people. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet meeting, while Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but watch the meeting. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka and other young commissioned officers, who are against Japan surrendering, move to occupy the palace and a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War.
Quick answers
What is The Emperor in August about?
In July 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cabinet meeting has continued through days and nights, but a decision cannot be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision and the Emperor of Japan worries about his people. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet meeting, while Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but watch the meeting. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka and other young commissioned officers, who are against Japan surrendering, move to occupy the palace and a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War.
When was The Emperor in August released?
The Emperor in August was released on 8 August 2015.
How long is The Emperor in August?
The Emperor in August runs 2h 16m.
Who made The Emperor in August?
The Emperor in August was directed by Masato Harada.
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Cast
- Koji Yakusho as General Korechika Anami
- Masahiro Motoki as Emperor Showa
- Tori Matsuzaka as Major Kenji Hatanaka
- Shinichi Tsutsumi as Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki
- Kenichi Yajima as Naidaijin Kōichi Kido
- Ikuji Nakamura as Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai
- Kazuhiro Yamaji as Tōji Yasui
- Akaji Maro as Admiral Hisanori Fujita
- Yuki Ikenobō as Empress Kōjun
- Shû Nakajima as General Hideki Tojo
- Yasumasa Oba as Lieutenant Colonel Masataka Ida