Viewed on DVD. This is a daunting and action-packed drama featuring just about every famous/notable Japanese screen/stage actor living at the time (mid 1960's) plus one actress! A simply fascinating depiction of what might have gone on behind the scenes on the day of Japan's unconditional surrender (in 1945). It is a powerful antiwar film. A rich and well crafted script is combined with superb directing and some of the best screen acting since sound was introduced into Japanese movies. Cinematography and film score are extremely good. There are two choices of subtitle length: full and truncated. Chose the former (as need be) and just read faster to maximize the dramatic impact. A must see. WILLIAM FLANIGAN, PhD.
Review of Japan's Longest Day
