Keyword: pacific war

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

8.4

1959

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As a conscript in war-time Japans military, a pacifist struggles to maintain his determination to keep his ideals.

Yamato

6.9

2005

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The movie follows 3 Japanese friends from embarking on Yamato, the worlds largest battleship, until its sunk 3 1/2 years later on April 7, 1945 on its way to Okinawa to stop American advance at the end of WWII.

The Emperor in August

6.6

2015

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The War ended on August 15th, 1945. What took place in Japan on the previous night? The unknown destiny of the day is unveiled.

Run Silent, Run Deep

7.4

1958

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A U.S. sub commander, obsessed with sinking a certain Japanese ship, butts heads with his first officer and crew.

Kokoda

6.5

2006

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A bitter battle is fought between Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea during World War II.

Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet

6.8

2011

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The life of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto from the early 1930s to his death at the hands of the US military in 1943.

Japan's Longest Day

7.1

1967

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Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperors civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.

Mister Roberts

8

1955

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In the waning days of World War II, the cargo officer of a Navy supply ship chafes at its role far from the action in the Pacifics backwater areas, his frustration rising when its captain denies the crew liberty over petty irritations.

The Burmese Harp

8.1

1956

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In the Wars closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.

Merrill's Marauders

6.7

1962

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During WW2, a 3000-strong American unit, known as Merrills Marauders, battles the Japanese forces in Burma.

Operation Pacific

6.7

1951

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During WWII, a submarines second in command inherits the problem of torpedoes that dont explode. When on shore, he is eager to win back his ex-wife.

They Were Expendable

7.3

1945

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A Navy commander fights to prove the battle-worthiness of the PT boat at the start of World War II.