The Tokyo Trial
Originally released in 2006. The Tokyo Trial is a crime/drama film. directed by Gao Qunshu.
Starring Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei, Liu Weiwei, and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Synopsis
This film was directed by Gao Qunshu and is about the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after Japan's surrender in World War II. The movie presents the trial from the point of view of the Chinese judge Mei Ju-ao. The director and his crew spent more than a year doing research to finish the script, which is based on historical data. It cost 18 million yuan (2.25 million U.S. dollars). This film hired actors from 11 countries, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and other places, including actors such as Kenneth Tsang and Damian Lau. They recreated court scenes from the trial in Chinese, English and Japanese. It was shown in cinemas and around 100 universities across mainland China to mark the 75th anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (13 votes)
Budget
$3
Production budget
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $3
Production Companies
- Beijing Xianming
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tokyo Trial about?
This film was directed by Gao Qunshu and is about the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after Japan's surrender in World War II. The movie presents the trial from the point of view o...
Who directed The Tokyo Trial?
The Tokyo Trial was directed by Gao Qunshu.
How long is The Tokyo Trial?
The Tokyo Trial has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Tokyo Trial released?
The Tokyo Trial was released on September 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tokyo Trial?
The main cast of The Tokyo Trial includes Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei, Liu Weiwei, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Ding Yongdai.