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Release Date:
November 1, 1959
Original Title:
明治大帝と乃木将軍
Alternate Titles:
Meiji tennô to nogi shôgun
Genres:
Drama | History | War
Production Companies:
Shintoho Company
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 104
In January 1904, the situation between Japan and Russia had grown tense. The Emperor Meiji is deeply concerned, for Russia has started to build an invincible fortress at Port Arthur, and the relations between two countries have become strained to breaking point. General Nogi has retired to the first reserve and is now a gentleman farmer, but he is prepared for sudden mobilization. Finally, Japan declares war against Russia and Emperor Meiji appoints General Nogi as the commander of the force to attack Port Arthur. However, in spite of several all-out attacks, the fortress is strong and the casualties increase among the Japanese. Because of these reverses, there are loud cries for a change in command. However, the Emperor places his confidence in General Nogi.
Art Direction:
Haruo Aso
Director:
Kiyoshi Komori
Director of Photography:
Kagai Okado
Editor:
Hanzaburo Kaneko
Executive Producer:
Mitsugi Okura
Lighting Technician:
Jiro Sekikawa
Original Music Composer:
Hideo Ozawa
Original Story:
Mitsugi Okura
Screenplay:
Kennosuke Tateoka
Sound Recordist:
Ichiro Sawada
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