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7.6 / 10(56 votes)IMDb19872h 2mJapan

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

ゆきゆきて、神軍

Synopsis

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.

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The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$222K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuo Hara
Original Title
ゆきゆきて、神軍
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 2m
Production Budget
$222K
Production Studios
Zanzou-sha, Imamura Productions, Shisso Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kazuo Hara

Director of Photography

Kazuo Hara

Film Editing

Jun Nabeshima

Producers

Sachiko Kobayashi

Department Leadership Roster

Kazuo Hara

Kazuo Hara

Director

Jun Nabeshima

Editor

Kazuo Hara

Kazuo Hara

Director of Photography

Sachiko Kobayashi

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On about?

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.

Who directed The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On was directed by Kazuo Hara.

Who stars in The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On?

The principal cast of The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On includes Kenzo Okuzaki, Masao Koshimizu, Riichi Aikawa, Masaichi Hamaguchi, Toshio Hara.

When was The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On released and how long is it?

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.