The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

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Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Overview

Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62-year-old veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II, sets out to conduct interviews with survivors and relatives to find the truth behind atrocities committed by Japanese military, in particular the unexplained killing of two Japanese privates in his unit.

Cast

Kenzo Okuzaki

Self

M

Masao Koshimizu

Self

R

Riichi Aikawa

Self

M

Masaichi Hamaguchi

Self

T

Toshio Hara

Self

S

Shichiro Kojima

Self

T

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