The Tokyo Trial (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, The Tokyo Trial is a drama and crime film directed by Gao Qunshu, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. This film was directed by Gao Qunshu and is about the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after Japan's surrender in World War II. The movie presents the trial from the point of view of the Chinese judge Mei Ju-ao. The director and his crew spent more than a year doing research to finish the script, which is based on historical data. It cost 18 million yuan (2.25 million U.S. dollars). This film hired actors from 11 countries, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and other places, including actors such as Kenneth Tsang and Damian Lau. They recreated court scenes from the trial in Chinese, English and Japanese. It was shown in cinemas and around 100 universities across mainland China to mark the 75th anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China.
Who’s in it. The Tokyo Trial stars Kelly Lin as Yoshiko Wada, Liu Weiwei as Drunk's wife, Eric Tsang and Damian Lau as Mei Ru'ao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Tokyo Trial 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 The Tokyo Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tokyo Trial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tokyo Trial (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tokyo Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tokyo Trial worth watching?
- The Tokyo Trial holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tokyo Trial?
- The Tokyo Trial stars Kelly Lin, Liu Weiwei, Eric Tsang, Damian Lau and Ding Yongdai.
- When was The Tokyo Trial released?
- The Tokyo Trial was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.