Rengô kantai shirei chôkan: Yamamoto Isoroku

Dec 27 1968 N/A 2h 11m
Drama, War

As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme commander of the Japanese fleet. With Japan headed inexorably toward war, Yamamoto, despite his misgivings, believes the only possible victory lies in destroying the American fleet by surprise at Pearl Harbor. The attack succeeds, but fails to sink the American carrier fleet. Thus Yamamoto must lead the Japanese navy into war with ever-diminishing likelihood of success.

Plot

As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme commander of the Japanese fleet. With Japan headed inexorably toward war, Yamamoto, despite his misgivings, believes the only possible victory lies in destroying the American fleet by surprise at Pearl Harbor. The attack succeeds, but fails to sink the American carrier fleet. Thus Yamamoto must lead the Japanese navy into war with ever-diminishing likelihood of success.

Written by

Shinobu Hashimoto, Seiji Maruyama, Katsuya Susaki

Directed by

Seiji Maruyama

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Toho

Languages

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
239
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA