Nihon no ichiban nagai hi

"The dramatic true story of the end of WW II."

Mar 26 1968 N/A 2h 37m
Drama, History, War

Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.

Plot

Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.

Written by

Shinobu Hashimoto, Sôichi Ôya

Directed by

Kihachi Okamoto

Cast

Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkô Toura, Chishû Ryû

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Toho

Languages

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Trailers
Japan's Longest Day (1967) Original Trailer [FHD]
Scores
# of Votes
1,090
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
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