August without Emperor (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, August without Emperor is a thriller and drama film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Taking the Chilean coup as an example, a group of young officers plan to overthrow the Japanese government on V-J Day. They aim to abolish the post-war constitution, restore the national army and revive the traditional spirit of Japan. As the conspiracy is exposed, the coup squadrons are wiped out one by one. The remaining squadron takes over a night train bound for Tokyo.
Who’s in it. August without Emperor stars Tsunehiko Watase as Akimasa Fujisaki, Sayuri Yoshinaga as Kyoko Fujisaki, Etsushi Takahashi as Yasuhisa Toshikura and Kei Yamamoto as Hiroaki Ishimori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, August without Emperor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch August without Emperor page.
If you liked it. Fans of August without Emperor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August without Emperor (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for August without Emperor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is August without Emperor worth watching?
- August without Emperor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in August without Emperor?
- August without Emperor stars Tsunehiko Watase, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Takahashi, Kei Yamamoto and Tsutomu Yamazaki.
- When was August without Emperor released?
- August without Emperor was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.