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Emperor Hirohito’s Death Announcement - NHK
Type: Clip • Published 2024-05-20
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Akihito
Self (New Emperor)
Michiko
Self (New Empress)
Naruhito
Self (New Crown Prince)
Crown Prince Akishino
Self (Prince Aya)
Sayoka Kuroda
Self (Princess Nori)
Atsuko Ikeda
Self (Former Princess Yori)
Prince Hitatchi
Self
Princess Hitatchi
Self
Takako Shimazu
Self (Former Princess Suga)
Princess Takamatsu
Self
Prince Mikasa
Self
Princess Mikasa
Self
Yasuko Konoe
Self (Formerly Princess Yasuko of Mikasa)
Prince Tomohito of Mikasa
Self
Princess Tomohito of Mikasa
Self
Masako Sen
Self (Formerly Princess Masako of Mikasa)
Prince Takamado
Self
Princess Takamado
Self
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$68.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōichi Fujimori
- Original Title
- 昭和天皇崩御
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Budget
- $68.1M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōichi Fujimori
Department Leadership Roster
Shōichi Fujimori
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of Emperor Showa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of Emperor Showa about?
In 1989, Emperor Shōwa passed away. The procession was televised, and between 800,000 and 2 million people watched it in person.
Who directed Death of Emperor Showa?
Death of Emperor Showa was directed by Shōichi Fujimori.
Who stars in Death of Emperor Showa?
The principal cast of Death of Emperor Showa includes Akihito, Michiko, Naruhito, Crown Prince Akishino, Sayoka Kuroda.
When was Death of Emperor Showa released and how long is it?
Death of Emperor Showa was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 40m.