About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1978
Runtime
2h 20m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
4
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Director
Language
JA
Cast
japan
based on novel or book
coup d'etat
hijacking
train hijacking
train
incident
sleeper train
political fiction
japan self defense forces (jsdf)
post-war chaos period
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Questions about August Without Emperor
How long is August Without Emperor?
August Without Emperor has a runtime of 2h 20m (2 hours and 20 minutes).
Who directed August Without Emperor?
August Without Emperor was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto and released in 1978.
What genre is August Without Emperor?
August Without Emperor is a Drama, Thriller film (1978).
Who stars in August Without Emperor?
The cast of August Without Emperor includes Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi, Kei Yamamoto, Rentaro Mikuni.
What is the TMDB rating for August Without Emperor?
August Without Emperor has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 4 votes.
