Japanese Devils
Originally released in 2001. Japanese Devils is a documentary/war film. directed by Minoru Matsui. With a runtime of 2h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yoshio Tsuchiya, Hakudo Nagatomi, and Yoshio Shinozuka
Synopsis
A documentary recording the testimony of fourteen former Japanese soldiers as they recount atrocities and war crimes committed during the Second World War, including the the infamous Unit 731 medical experimentation group. Having been trained by their country to be nothing but killers, the soldiers claim to have become morally numb and unable to see non-Japanese as even human. Perhaps feeling some remorse for what they have done, they now choose to tell their stories for the world to hear.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 40m
160 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Himself / Former 2nd Lieutenant, MP / Witness #1
Hakudo Nagatomi
as Himself / Former Sergeant, Army / Witness #2
Yoshio Shinozuka
as Himself / Former Corporal, Army / Witness #3
Tsuyoshi Ebato
as Himself / Former Sergeant, Army / Witness #4
Taisuke Funyu
as Himself / Former Sergeant Major, Army / Witness #5
Masao Shikada
as Himself / Former 2nd Lieutenant / Witness #6
Yoshio Suzuki
as Himself / Former Sergeant Major, Army / Witness #7
Yasuji Kaneko
as Himself / Former Corporal, Army / Witness #8
Masayo Enomoto
as Himself / Former Sergeant Major, Army / Witness #9
Ken Yuasa
as Himself / Former 1st Lieutenant, Army Medical Corps / Witness #10
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Directors System Co.
- The Riben Guizi Production Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Japanese Devils about?
A documentary recording the testimony of fourteen former Japanese soldiers as they recount atrocities and war crimes committed during the Second World War, including the the infamous Unit 731 medic...
Who directed Japanese Devils?
Japanese Devils was directed by Minoru Matsui.
How long is Japanese Devils?
Japanese Devils has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
When was Japanese Devils released?
Japanese Devils was released on February 6, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Japanese Devils?
The main cast of Japanese Devils includes Yoshio Tsuchiya, Hakudo Nagatomi, Yoshio Shinozuka, Tsuyoshi Ebato, Taisuke Funyu.