August without Emperor

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

Genre:

Drama,

Thriller

Duration:

140 minutes

Year:

1978

Director:

Satsuo Yamamoto

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Company:

Shochiku

Cast:

Akimasa Fujisaki

Kyoko Fujisaki

Yasuhisa Toshikura

Hiroaki Ishimori

Tameichiro Emi

Crew:

Director

Director of Photography

Original Music Composer

Assistant Director

Sound Effects