Japan's Longest Day(1967)
日本のいちばん長い日
The dramatic true story of the end of WWII.
Japan's Longest Day Synopsis
A dramatisation of the 24-hour period in which the Japanese government was deadlocked over the decision to accept or reject the Allies' demand for an unconditional surrender following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Japan's Longest Day (1967) is a drama, history and war film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, released on August 3, 1967 with a runtime of 2h 37m. It stars Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Chishū Ryū and So Yamamura. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Kihachi Okamoto
- Writers:
- Shinobu Hashimoto, Soichi Oya
- Producers:
- Sanezumi Fujimoto, Tomoyuki Tanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Murai
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Japan's Longest Day (1967) Trailer
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Japan's Longest Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo
Rokkō Toura
as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shunichi Matsumato
Chishū Ryū
as Prime Minister Baron Kantaro Suzuki
So Yamamura
as Navy Minister Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai
Toshirō Mifune
as War Minister General Korechika Anami
Yoshio Kosugi
as Minister of Public Welfare Keisuke Okade
Takashi Shimura
as Information Bureau Director Hiroshi Shimomura
Etsushi Takahashi
as Lt. Colonel Masutaka Ida
- Takao Inoue
Takao Inoue
as Lt. Colonel Masahiko Takeshita
Tadao Nakamaru
as Lt. Colonel Jiro Shiizaki
Toshio Kurosawa
as Major Kenji Hatanaka - Military Affairs Section
- Akira Kitchôji
Akira Kitchôji
as General Yoshijiro Umezu - Chief of the Army General Staff
Key crew
Directed by Kihachi Okamoto, written by Shinobu Hashimoto and Soichi Oya, produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto and Tomoyuki Tanaka.
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Japan's Longest Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 34 ratings.
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Japan's Longest Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Japan's Longest Day online?
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Japan's Longest Day (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Japan's Longest Day?
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The main cast of Japan's Longest Day (1967) includes Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Chishū Ryū, So Yamamura and Toshirō Mifune. The film was directed by Kihachi Okamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Japan's Longest Day released?
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Japan's Longest Day was released on August 3, 1967 and runs for 2h 37m.
Is Japan's Longest Day worth watching?
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Japan's Longest Day (1967) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Japan's Longest Day?
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