August Without Emperor(1978)
皇帝のいない八月
August Without Emperor Synopsis
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.
August Without Emperor (1978) is a drama and thriller film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, released on September 23, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi and Kei Yamamoto. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Satsuo Yamamoto
- Writers:
- Kyuzo Kobayashi, Masayuki Shibuya, Nobuo Yamada
- Cinematographer:
- Noritaka Sakamoto
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
August Without Emperor (1978) Trailer
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August Without Emperor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tsunehiko Watase
as Akimasa Fujisaki
Sayuri Yoshinaga
as Kyoko Fujisaki
Etsushi Takahashi
as Yasuhisa Toshikura
Kei Yamamoto
as Hiroaki Ishimori
Rentaro Mikuni
as Tameichiro Emi
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Tadashi Tojo
Kensaku Morita
as Koichi Ariga
Toshiyuki Nagashima
as Sergeant Yajima
Morio Kazama
Shinichirō Mikami
as Captain Komori
Isao Hashimoto
as Sergeant Shima
Shigeru Kōyama
as Shingo Shogaki
Key crew
Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, written by Kyuzo Kobayashi, Masayuki Shibuya and Nobuo Yamada.
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August Without Emperor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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August Without Emperor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch August Without Emperor online?
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August Without Emperor (1978) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT and Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in August Without Emperor?
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The main cast of August Without Emperor (1978) includes Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi, Kei Yamamoto and Rentaro Mikuni. The film was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was August Without Emperor released?
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August Without Emperor was released on September 23, 1978 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is August Without Emperor worth watching?
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August Without Emperor (1978) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for August Without Emperor?
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Yes. The official August Without Emperor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.