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19782h 20m7.3(4)

August Without Emperor

皇帝のいない八月

DramaThriller
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1978-09-23
2h 20m
JA
Released
Shochiku

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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.

#japan#based on novel or book#coup d'etat#hijacking#train hijacking#train#incident#sleeper train#political fiction#japan self defense forces (jsdf)#post-war chaos period

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Stream August Without Emperor online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and thriller movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1978, it's earned a solid 7.3/10 from 4 viewers worldwide.

About August Without Emperor

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. Running 140 minutes.

August Without Emperor Cast and Characters

The cast features Tsunehiko Watase (as Akimasa Fujisaki), Sayuri Yoshinaga (as Kyoko Fujisaki), Etsushi Takahashi (as Yasuhisa Toshikura), Kei Yamamoto (as Hiroaki Ishimori), and Rentaro Mikuni (as Tameichiro Emi). Their performances are a major reason August Without Emperor has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching August Without Emperor

August Without Emperor flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is August Without Emperor?

August Without Emperor runs for 140 minutes (about 2.3 hours).

Is August Without Emperor good? What's the rating?

August Without Emperor holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 4 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of August Without Emperor?

The main cast includes Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi, and Kei Yamamoto, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is August Without Emperor available in Japanese?

Yes — August Without Emperor was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was August Without Emperor released?

August Without Emperor was released in 1978.

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Where can I watch August Without Emperor for free?

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What is August Without Emperor about?

August Without Emperor is a Drama/Thriller film. 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.

When was August Without Emperor released?

August Without Emperor was released on September 23, 1978. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. The film was produced by Shochiku.

Who stars in August Without Emperor?

August Without Emperor stars Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi and Kei Yamamoto. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is August Without Emperor available in HD?

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