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The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal · 1959

The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal (1959) is a War film directed by Kiyoshi Komori, starring Kanjūrō Arashi, Minoru Takada, Masao Shimizu.

War

Overview

In 1941, overpopulated Japan faces an economic boycott and its armed forces push further to the south. And despite negotiations between Japan and the U. S. A. war is declared with the attack on Pearl Harbour. Victories follow for Japan on land and sea and her forces push forward to the borders of India. But gradually the tide turns in favour of the Allies and after the atom bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan is compelled to accept the Potsdam Declaration and by the order of the Emperor agrees to unconditional surrender. Under the supervision of the occupation forces the International Military Tribunal opens in Tokyo to try the Japanese war leaders. Established in the cause of justice, and to prevent future aggressive wars the trials drag on for two and a half years. And on December 23, 1948, General Tojo and six other war leaders mount the thirteen steps to the gallows at Tokyo's Sugamo prison.

Cast

Kanjūrō Arashi, Minoru Takada, Masao Shimizu, Hiroshi Hayashi, Joji Oka, Jōji Ōhara, Toshio Hosokawa, Toshiaki Konoe

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What is "The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal" about?

In 1941, overpopulated Japan faces an economic boycott and its armed forces push further to the south. And despite negotiations between Japan and the U. S. A. war is declared with the attack on Pearl Harbour. Victories follow for Japan on land and sea and her forces push forward to the borders of India. But gradually the tide turns in favour of the Allies and after the atom bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan is compelled to accept the Potsdam Declaration and by the order of the Emperor agrees to unconditional surrender. Under the supervision of the occupation forces the International Military Tribunal opens in Tokyo to try the Japanese war leaders. Established in the cause of justice, and to prevent future aggressive wars the trials drag on for two and a half years. And on December 23, 1948, General Tojo and six other war leaders mount the thirteen steps to the gallows at Tokyo's Sugamo prison.

When was "The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal" released?

The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal was released in 1959.

Who stars in "The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal"?

The cast includes Kanjūrō Arashi, Minoru Takada, Masao Shimizu, Hiroshi Hayashi.