The Forgotten Force (1994)
The Forgotten Force (1994)
Tells the story of Australia's role as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in the occupation of Japan
After the atomic obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, over 36,000 Australian men and women, part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), marched onto Japanese soil. They were assigned the toughest and most dangerous area of Japan: Hiroshima Prefecture, which included the atom-bombed city. The Forgotten Force tells for the first time the story of Australia's role in Japan. Rare archival and private footage, photographs and eyewitness accounts from both sides vividly recreate the atmosphere of post-war Japan - the horror of Hiroshima and its aftermath; the struggle to build a new "democratic" society while under the heel of military rule; the growth from suspicion and fear to friendship and trust between foes.

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Hugo Weaving Hugo Weaving As: Narrator
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Storyline

After the atomic obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, over 36,000 Australian men and women, part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), marched onto Japanese soil. They were assigned the toughest and most dangerous area of Japan: Hiroshima Prefecture, which included the atom-bombed city. The Forgotten Force tells for the first time the story of Australia's role in Japan. Rare archival and private footage, photographs and eyewitness accounts from both sides vividly recreate the atmosphere of post-war Japan - the horror of Hiroshima and its aftermath; the struggle to build a new "democratic" society while under the heel of military rule; the growth from suspicion and fear to friendship and trust between foes.


Tagline: Tells the story of Australia's role as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in the occupation of Japan
Certification: PG

Details

Genres: Documentary, History, War

Language: English, 日本語

Release Date: 04 April 1994

Country: AU

Runtime: 56m

Company Credits

Company: Film Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The Japan Foundation

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Cast

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Writing Credits

Production Crew

Julie Cottrell-Dormer

Julie Cottrell-Dormer

Production Supervisor

Adrienne Parr

Adrienne Parr

Producer

Chris Oliver

Chris Oliver

Executive Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Michael Charman

Michael Charman

Sound

Jan Preston

Jan Preston

Original Music Composer

Robert Sullivan

Robert Sullivan

Sound Mixer

Nigel Christensen

Nigel Christensen

Sound Editor

Grant Roberts

Grant Roberts

Sound Recordist

Visual Effects

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Camera

Rod Jong

Rod Jong

Director of Photography

Peter De Vries

Peter De Vries

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

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Other Crew

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