Film

August Without Emperor

7.0

2h 20m

1978

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.

Director

Satsuo Yamamoto

Trailer

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japanbased on novel or bookcoup d'etathijackingtrain hijackingtrainincidentsleeper trainpolitical fictionjapan self defense forces (jsdf)post-war chaos period