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Inspired by true events, a gripping tale of love and honour forged between fierce enemies of war, Emperor tells the story of the bold and secret moves that won the peace in the shadows of post-war Japan. Starring Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Fox and newcomer Eriko Hatsune, Emperor brings to life the American occupation of Japan in the perilous and unpredictable days just after Emperor Hirohito's World War II surrender. As General Douglas MacArthur suddenly finds himself the de facto ruler of a foreign nation he assigns an expert in Japanese culture, General Bonner Fellers, to covertly investigate the looming question hanging over the country: should the Japanese Emperor, worshipped by his people, but accused of war crimes be punished or saved?

2013 · 1h 45m
Director Peter Webber

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Inspired by true events, a gripping tale of love and honour forged between fierce enemies of war, Emperor tells the story of the bold and secret moves that won the peace in the shadows of post-war Japan. Starring Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Fox and newcomer Eriko Hatsune, Emperor brings to life the American occupation of Japan in the perilous and unpredictable days just after Emperor Hirohito's World War II surrender. As General Douglas MacArthur suddenly finds himself the de facto ruler of a foreign nation he assigns an expert in Japanese culture, General Bonner Fellers, to covertly investigate the looming question hanging over the country: should the Japanese Emperor, worshipped by his people, but accused of war crimes be punished or saved?

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Studio
Fellers Film
Released
2013
Run Time
1 hr 45 min
Rated
M Mature themes, violence and infrequent coarse language.
Regions of Origin
United States, Japan
© 2012 Fellers Film, LLC

Languages

Original Audio
English, English (Japan)
Audio

English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)