What the War Meant
Originally released in 2008. What the War Meant is a drama/war film. directed by Shin'ichi Kamoshita. With a runtime of 4h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Katsunori Takahashi, Takeshi Kitano, and Yuichiro Yamaguchi
Synopsis
The drama stars Beat Takeshi as General Hideki Tojo, who served as Prime Minister of Japan during World War II and was later executed as a war criminal. The story's theme is said to be a look at how the Pacific War began, focusing mostly on the three month period between the Imperial Conference (Gozen Kaigi) on September 6, 1941, and the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
4h 37m
277 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Katsunori Takahashi
as Masaichi Yoshiwara
Takeshi Kitano
as Hideki Tojo
Yuichiro Yamaguchi
as Humimaro Konoe
Masatô Ibu
as Shigetaro Shimada
Tadahiko Hirano
as Hajime Mazuyama
Ren Osugi
as Teichi Suzuki
Kazunori Mimura
Hiroshi Abe
as Akiho Ishii
Isao Hashizume
as Shigenori Togo
Morio Kazama
as Koichi Kito
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What the War Meant about?
The drama stars Beat Takeshi as General Hideki Tojo, who served as Prime Minister of Japan during World War II and was later executed as a war criminal. The story's theme is said to be a look at ho...
Who directed What the War Meant?
What the War Meant was directed by Shin'ichi Kamoshita.
How long is What the War Meant?
What the War Meant has a runtime of 4 hours and 37 minutes (277 minutes total).
When was What the War Meant released?
What the War Meant was released on December 24, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What the War Meant?
The main cast of What the War Meant includes Katsunori Takahashi, Takeshi Kitano, Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Masatô Ibu, Tadahiko Hirano.