Tokyo Rose
"THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DRAMA OF THE NO. 1 WOMAN WAR CRIMINAL!"
Originally released in 1946. Tokyo Rose is a war/adventure film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Byron Barr, Osa Massen, and Donald Douglas
Synopsis
Lotus Long plays the title role, an American-educated Japanese woman broadcasting enemy propaganda to American troops. Captured GI Pete Sherman is one of a group of POWS slated to be interviewed on Tokyo Rose's radio program. Instead of advising his comrades to surrender (as ordered), Sherman uses his innate Yankee knowhow to hoist the treacherous deejay on her own petard. Managing to make his escape, Sherman hooks up with the Japanese Underground, convincing anti-militarist Charlie Otani to aid in a kidnapping plot aimed at Tokyo Rose.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pine-Thomas Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo Rose about?
Lotus Long plays the title role, an American-educated Japanese woman broadcasting enemy propaganda to American troops. Captured GI Pete Sherman is one of a group of POWS slated to be interviewed on...
Who directed Tokyo Rose?
Tokyo Rose was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is Tokyo Rose?
Tokyo Rose has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Tokyo Rose released?
Tokyo Rose was released on February 8, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo Rose?
The main cast of Tokyo Rose includes Byron Barr, Osa Massen, Donald Douglas, Richard Loo, Keye Luke.