Movie

Japan's War in Colour

“The story of the Japanese during the Second World War and the rise and fall of the Japanese Empire 1931-1945.”

★ 8.0(2)20052h 31m

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Director: David Batty
Release date: 2005-01-17
Runtime: 2h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: TWI

About Japan's War in Colour

Japan's War in Colour is a 2005 movie in the Documentary and War genres, directed by David Batty, starring Brian Cox. It has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Japan's War in Colour in Spain — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Using never-before-seen footage, Japan's War In Colour tells a previously untold story. It recounts the history of the Second World War from a Japanese perspective, combining original colour film with letters and diaries written by Japanese people. It tells the story of a nation at war from the diverse perspectives of those who lived through it: the leaders and the ordinary people, the oppressors and the victims, the guilty and the innocent. Until recently, it was believed that no colour film of Japan existed prior to 1945. But specialist research has now unearthed a remarkable colour record from as early as the 1930s. For eight years the Japanese fought what they believed was a Holy War that became a fight to the death. Japan's War In Colour shows how militarism took hold of the Japanese people; describes why Japan felt compelled to attack the West; explains what drove the Japanese to resist the Allies for so long; and, finally, reveals how they dealt with the shame of defeat.

Cast

Brian Cox

Self - Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

japanworld war ii

Frequently asked questions

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How long is Japan's War in Colour?+

Japan's War in Colour has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

Who stars in Japan's War in Colour?+

Japan's War in Colour stars Brian Cox.

When did Japan's War in Colour come out?+

Japan's War in Colour is a 2005 movie directed by David Batty.

What genre is Japan's War in Colour?+

Japan's War in Colour is Documentary and War film.

Who directed Japan's War in Colour?+

Japan's War in Colour was directed by David Batty.