The War Without Weapons

It's a story of the life of a man who advocated the necessity of sex education to children, which was unusual at the time, solely opposed to the amendment of the Peace Preservation Law, and was assassinated by a rightist prior to his opposition speech.

Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, The War Without Weapons leans on a strong ensemble — Tsutomu Shimomoto, Misako Watanabe, Eijirō Tōno — 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 drama titles of 1960.