TMDb7.3 / 10

August Without Emperor (1978)

Name: August Without Emperor
Director: Satsuo Yamamoto
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1978-09-23
Duration: 140 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi, Kei Yamamoto, Rentaro Mikuni

140 min · Japan · Dir. Satsuo Yamamoto

Drama Thriller 1978 movies

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.