August Without Emperor
Originally released in 1978. August Without Emperor is a drama/thriller film. directed by Satsuo Yamamoto. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, and Etsushi Takahashi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tsunehiko Watase
as Akimasa Fujisaki
Sayuri Yoshinaga
as Kyoko Fujisaki
Etsushi Takahashi
as Yasuhisa Toshikura
Kei Yamamoto
as Hiroaki Ishimori
Rentaro Mikuni
as Tameichiro Emi
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Tadashi Tojo
Kensaku Morita
as Koichi Ariga
Toshiyuki Nagashima
as Sergeant Yajima
Morio Kazama
Shinichirō Mikami
as Captain Komori
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is August Without Emperor about?
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 r...
Who directed August Without Emperor?
August Without Emperor was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.
How long is August Without Emperor?
August Without Emperor has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was August Without Emperor released?
August Without Emperor was released on September 23, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in August Without Emperor?
The main cast of August Without Emperor includes Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi, Kei Yamamoto, Rentaro Mikuni.