In January 1904, the situation between Japan and Russia had grown tense. The Emperor Meiji is deeply concerned, for Russia has started to build an invincible fortress at Port Arthur, and the relations between two countries have become strained to breaking point. General Nogi has retired to the first reserve and is now a gentleman farmer, but he is prepared for sudden mobilization. Finally, Japan declares war against Russia and Emperor Meiji appoints General Nogi as the commander of the force to attack Port Arthur. However, in spite of several all-out attacks, the fortress is strong and the casualties increase among the Japanese. Because of these reverses, there are loud cries for a change in command. However, the Emperor places his confidence in General Nogi.
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Part of Emperor Meiji Collection
3 films
Cast
20 people
Kanjūrō Arashi
Emperor Meiji
Known for
Jigoku
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Miyuki Takakura
Empress Shôken
Also in
Impure Nuns
Queen of Asia
Kennosuke Tateoka
Mitsugi Okura
Kiyoshi Komori
Kagai Okado
Hiroshi Hayashi
General Nogi Maresuke
Known for
Godzilla
Jigoku
Haruo Aso
Yoshihiro Takenaka
Hikosaburo Kataoka
Katsunori, Nogi's first son
Known for
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
Hanzaburo Kaneko
Keinosuke Wada
Also in
The Ghost of Kasane
The Lady Vampire
Kiyoshi Komori Director · Kennosuke Tateoka Screenplay Mitsugi Okura Story
First release November 1, 1959 · Produced in Japan · Production Shintoho Film Distribution Committee
Production
Shintoho Company
Production
Shintoho Film Distribution Committee
Production
Japan
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Original title
明治大帝と乃木将軍
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · November 1, 1959
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