
August without Emperor
7.0/10
Release: 23/09/1978
Duration: 2h 20m

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.
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Director:Satsuo Yamamoto
Writers
| Original Story:Kyuzo Kobayashi
| Screenplay:Masayuki Shibuya
| Screenplay:Nobuo Yamada
| Screenplay:Satsuo Yamamoto
Production
Shochiku