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August Without Emperor

1978 • 2h20m Drama, Thriller

Rating

7.0/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Satsuo Yamamoto

Screenplay

Masayuki Shibuya

Nobuo Yamada

Satsuo Yamamoto

Cast

Tsunehiko Watase

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Etsushi Takahashi

Release date

9/23/1978

Status

Released

Origin country

JP

Vote count

3