Japan's Longest Day

1967 · 157 MIN · IMDB 7.7 · 1,090 VOTES · DIR. Kihachi Okamoto

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Overview

Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,889 lines

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00:00:01 In Commemoration of Toho's 35th Anniversary
00:05:10 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Meeting Hall
00:10:01 ...but does Japan have the resources left to do so?
00:15:40 It states that the Emperor and the Japanese administration...
00:21:50 I understand how our people yearn for honorable deaths as martyrs unto our nation.
00:29:39 Eastern District Army Chief of Staff Fuha Your Excellency, we come from the same background in the cavalry.
00:34:54 But for His Majesty to stand directly in front of a mike is...
00:39:22 Then the Minister of War will be returning here, will he not?
00:46:11 I understand, that will be glorious.
00:52:50 Chief, I have urgent business and must return to the Navy Ministry.
01:00:43 ...also, each minister will receive a copy.
01:06:09 ...a fleet of about thirty ships, including three aircraft carriers.
01:13:26 "The Imperial decision has been made. "
01:19:58 We must fight, down to the last man!
01:28:56 Despite the fact that each has done his very, very best...
01:35:20 Now is the time for all military men to stake their lives...
01:43:48 Take them away!
01:49:18 All we know is that a group of armed Imperial Guards have revolted.
01:55:39 Tonight was the first time I'd met him. I didn't get his name.
02:02:04 I will take no further orders from any of you. Get the hell out of the palace!
02:09:14 Minister... Minister, do you believe that the nation can be rebuilt?
02:16:17 Burn it! The house of a national traitor is defiled! Burn it to the ground!
02:29:40 ...but...
272:00:00 on the front lines...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,889
Dialogue density12.0 lines / min
First line00:00:01
Final line272:00:00

Production Record

DirectorKihachi Okamoto
LanguageJapanese
IMDb votes1,090