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August Without Emperor

皇帝のいない八月1978

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 23, 1978
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Production
Shochiku
Cinematography
Noritaka Sakamoto
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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