August Without Emperor
Drama, Thriller
🎬 Critics Choice Nominee
Director
Satsuo Yamamoto
Status
Released
Release Date
1978-09-23
Storyline
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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