Introduction

A group of ultra-right military prepares a coup d’etat, code-named August Without the Emperor, with the goal of establishing a military dictatorship.

Outline

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.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Satsuo Yamamoto.
• Writers: Kyûzô Kobayashi (novel) and Nobuo Yamada.
• Release Date: 23 September 1978 (Japan).
• Running Time: 140 minutes.
• Country: Japan.
• Language: Japanese.

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