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The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On
7.6 / 10• 1987• 2h 2m•NR• Japanese
Documentary
Storyline
Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62-year-old veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II, sets out to conduct interviews with survivors and relatives to find the truth behind atrocities committed by Japanese military, in particular the unexplained killing of two Japanese privates in his unit.
Cast & Crew
Kenzo Okuzaki
Self
LeadMK
Masao Koshimizu
Self
RA
Riichi Aikawa
Self
MH
Masaichi Hamaguchi
Self
TH
Toshio Hara
Self
SK
Shichiro Kojima
Self
TM
Taro Maruyama
Self
TN
Toshiya Nomura
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kazuo Hara's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
