August without Emperor Poster

August without Emperor

70.00% | September 23, 1978 | Drama, Thriller

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.

Featured Crew

Noritaka Sakamoto
Director of Photography
Satsuo Yamamoto
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer

Cast

Tsunehiko Watase
Tsunehiko Watase
Akimasa Fujisaki
Sayuri Yoshinaga
Sayuri Yoshinaga
Kyoko Fujisaki
Etsushi Takahashi
Etsushi Takahashi
Yasuhisa Toshikura
Kei Yamamoto
Kei Yamamoto
Hiroaki Ishimori
Rentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Tameichiro Emi

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