Movie

Japan's Longest Day

“The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.”

★ 7.3(33)19672h 37m

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Director: Kihachi Okamoto
Release date: 1967-08-03
Runtime: 2h 37m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

Japan's Longest Day — trailer

About Japan's Longest Day

Japan's Longest Day is a 1967 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Kihachi Okamoto, starring Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura and Chishū Ryū. It has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Japan's Longest Day in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Seiji Miyaguchi

Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo

Rokkō Toura

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shunichi Matsumato

Chishū Ryū

Prime Minister Baron Kantaro Suzuki

So Yamamura

Navy Minister Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai

Toshirō Mifune

War Minister General Korechika Anami

Yoshio Kosugi

Minister of Public Welfare Keisuke Okade

Takashi Shimura

Information Bureau Director Hiroshi Shimomura

Etsushi Takahashi

Lt. Colonel Masutaka Ida

Takao Inoue

Lt. Colonel Masahiko Takeshita

Tadao Nakamaru

Lt. Colonel Jiro Shiizaki

Toshio Kurosawa

Major Kenji Hatanaka - Military Affairs Section

Akira Kitchôji

General Yoshijiro Umezu - Chief of the Army General Staff

Themes & keywords

japanbased on novel or bookworld war iibased on true storypacific warjapanese armyjapanese soldierjapanese surrenderhirohito

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Japan's Longest Day in Canada?+

Japan's Longest Day is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Japan's Longest Day on Netflix?+

Japan's Longest Day is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Japan's Longest Day?+

Japan's Longest Day has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

Who stars in Japan's Longest Day?+

Japan's Longest Day stars Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Chishū Ryū, So Yamamura and Toshirō Mifune.

When did Japan's Longest Day come out?+

Japan's Longest Day is a 1967 movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

What genre is Japan's Longest Day?+

Japan's Longest Day is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed Japan's Longest Day?+

Japan's Longest Day was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.