Tokyo Trial
Originally released in 1983. Tokyo Trial is a war/documentary film. directed by Masaki Kobayashi. With a runtime of 4h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kei Satล
Synopsis
One of the major documentaries on a specific chapter in modern Japanese history, this look at the trial of Japanese militarists accused of war crimes is excellently handled by director Masaki Kobayashi. Kobayashi and his assistants had to plough through 30,000 reels from the proceedings of the International Military Tribunal which took place between May, 1946 and November, 1948. It took two days to read the charges against the 100 alleged war criminals in the docket (only 28 top officials are actually in the courtroom, which was limited in space), and the final judgment took one week to read.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
4h 37m
277 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kodansha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo Trial about?
One of the major documentaries on a specific chapter in modern Japanese history, this look at the trial of Japanese militarists accused of war crimes is excellently handled by director Masaki Kobay...
Who directed Tokyo Trial?
Tokyo Trial was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
How long is Tokyo Trial?
Tokyo Trial has a runtime of 4 hours and 37 minutes (277 minutes total).
When was Tokyo Trial released?
Tokyo Trial was released on June 4, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tokyo Trial?
The main cast of Tokyo Trial includes Kei Satล.