August Without Emperor
August Without Emperor

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August Without Emperor

7.0(3 votes)
1978
2h 20m
DramaThriller
japanbased on novel or bookcoup d'etathijackingtrain hijackingtrainincidentsleeper trainpolitical fictionjapan self defense forces (jsdf)

Overview

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.

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