Emperor Meiji and General Nogi (1959)
Emperor Meiji and General Nogi (1959)
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.

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Cast

Kanjūrō Arashi Kanjūrō Arashi As: Emperor Meiji
Miyuki Takakura Miyuki Takakura As: Empress Shôken
Hiroshi Hayashi Hiroshi Hayashi As: General Nogi Maresuke
Hikosaburo Kataoka Hikosaburo Kataoka As: Katsunori, Nogi's first son
Keinosuke Wada Keinosuke Wada As:
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Storyline

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.


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Details

Genres: War, History, Drama

Language: 日本語

Release Date: 01 November 1959

Country: JP

Runtime: 104m

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Company Credits

Company: Shintoho Company

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Cast

Directed By

Writing Credits

Kennosuke Tateoka

Kennosuke Tateoka

Screenplay

Mitsugi Okura

Mitsugi Okura

Original Story

Production Crew

Mitsugi Okura

Mitsugi Okura

Executive Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Hideo Ozawa

Hideo Ozawa

Original Music Composer

Ichiro Sawada

Ichiro Sawada

Sound Recordist

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Kagai Okado

Kagai Okado

Director of Photography

Lighting

Jiro Sekikawa

Jiro Sekikawa

Lighting Technician

Art Department

Haruo Aso

Haruo Aso

Art Direction

Other Crew

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