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Release Year1982
Runtime3h 00m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresWar
Votes4
DirectorToshio Masuda
WritersKazuo Kasahara
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Imperial Japanese Empire
About The Imperial Japanese Empire
Story of three people, a barber, a Christian and a graduate of the Tokyo Military Academy during the 2nd World War.
Directed by Toshio Masuda, The Imperial Japanese Empire leans on a strong ensemble — Tetsuro Tamba, Noboru Nakaya, Masaya Takahashi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1982.
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