Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War
Synopsis
Most people think that World War II started on September 1st, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland, and then spread to Asia on September 7th 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. However, World War II actually started ten years earlier, when Manchuria was invaded by a now-forgotten Japanese general: Kanji Ishiwara. This is the little known truth about the most famous war in history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno Birolli, Olivier Heinemann, Guillaume Podrovnik, Stéphanie Volsy-Roussel
- Original Title
- Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Arturo Mio, ARTE, Subreal Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Jenkins
Bruno Birolli, Olivier Heinemann, Guillaume Podrovnik, Stéphanie Volsy-Roussel
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Jenkins
Director
Bruno Birolli
Writer
Olivier Heinemann
Writer
Guillaume Podrovnik
Writer
Stéphanie Volsy-Roussel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War
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What is Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War about?
Most people think that World War II started on September 1st, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland, and then spread to Asia on September 7th 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. However, World War II actually started ten years earlier, when Manchuria was invaded by a now-forgotten Japanese general: Kanji Ishiwara. This is the little known truth about the most famous war in history.
Who directed Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War?
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War was directed by Paul Jenkins.
Who stars in Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War?
The principal cast of Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War includes Luce Mouchel.
When was Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War released and how long is it?
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 51m.