The Last Mission
Synopsis
Four days after the second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, American airmen are flying the last and longest bombing mission of the war. In Tokyo, a fanatical group of Japanese officers stage a daring coup d'etat in an effort to prolong the war. As the rebels take over Japan's Imperial Palace, and with it - Emperor Hirohito; radio operator Jim Smith and the men of the 315th Bomb Wing are facing their own dangers in the sky above Japan. In a development not anticipated by generals or world leaders - the Last Mission and the coup d'etat converge, helping to bring an end to the most destructive war the world has ever known.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Taulère
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Prokop, John Drimmer, Jim B. Smith
- Original Title
- The Last Mission
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- GRB Entertainment, History
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Taulère
Tim Prokop, John Drimmer, Jim B. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Prokop
Writer
Patrick Taulère
Director
John Drimmer
Writer
Jim B. Smith
Writer
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What is The Last Mission about?
Four days after the second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, American airmen are flying the last and longest bombing mission of the war. In Tokyo, a fanatical group of Japanese officers stage a daring coup d'etat in an effort to prolong the war. As the rebels take over Japan's Imperial Palace, and with it - Emperor Hirohito; radio operator Jim Smith and the men of the 315th Bomb Wing are facing their own dangers in the sky above Japan. In a development not anticipated by generals or world leaders - the Last Mission and the coup d'etat converge, helping to bring an end to the most destructive war the world has ever known.
Who directed The Last Mission?
The Last Mission was directed by Patrick Taulère.
Who stars in The Last Mission?
The principal cast of The Last Mission includes David Jeremiah Mullins, Masashi Nagadoi.
When was The Last Mission released and how long is it?
The Last Mission was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.