1978
7.0 (3 votes)
2h 20m
Genres
Drama
Thriller
Production Companies
Shochiku
August without Emperor (皇帝のいない八月)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Satsuo Yamamoto
Director of Photography: Noritaka Sakamoto
Screenplay: Nobuo Yamada, Masayuki Shibuya, Satsuo Yamamoto
Top Cast
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皇帝のいない八月（予告）
