Source: cine-asia.com Official Site: isoroku.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Louise Rivers Toei Studios` World War II epic THE ADMIRAL (???????? ?????, Rengou Kantai Shireichoukan Yamamoto Isoroku, 2011) is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD in the United Kingdom from Cine-Asia. Directed by Izuro Narushima (MIDNIGHT EAGLE, A LONE SCALPEL, THE REBIRTH), the film stars acclaimed actor Koji Yakusho (SHALL WE DANCE, CURE, BABEL, 13 ASSASSINS) as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto.
Japan, 1941: With war raging in Europe, Japan`s imperial command sees an opportunity to advance their nation`s standing in the world. On December 7th, "a date which will live in infamy", 353 Japanese fighters and bombers launched a brutal surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Nearly 2500 U.S. serviceman lost their lives on that fateful morning, and a scandalized nation gave their full support for America`s historic entry into the Second World War. The plan to attack Pearl Harbor was drawn up, and one man was tasked with its implementation: Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. Marked for death by radical Japanese nationalists for his outspoken opposition to any attack on the United States, Yamamoto must nevertheless carry out his orders. What dramatic turn of events could have possibly compelled him to orchestrate the infamous early morning raid and commit one of the biggest military mistakes in history? Produced for the 70th Anniversary of The Attack On Pearl Harbor, this powerful, acclaimed and action-packed motion picture event will both thrill and surprise you. Now, discover the amazing truth behind one of the most pivotal events of World War II.
THE ADMIRAL Japanese theatrical release: Japan, 23 December 2011 Production: Toei Directed by: Izuru Narushima Written by: Hiro Hasegawa and Kenzaburo Iida Produced by: Shohei Kotaki Music: Taro Iwashiro Production design: Katsumi Kaneda Costume design: Kazumi Osaka Sound: Fumio Hashimoto Visual effects: Yoshio Shikazumi and Shuji Asano (Imagica) Starring: Koji Yakusho (Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto) Hiroshi Tamaki (Tokyo Daily reporter Toshikazu Shindo) Teruyuki Kagawa (Tokyo Daily managing editor Keikiyoshi Munakata) Akira Emoto (Yonai Mitsumasa) Toshiro Yanagiba (Shigeyoshi Inoue) Hiroshi Abe (Tamon Yamaguchi) Eisaku Yoshida (Yoshitake Miyake) Kippei Shiina (Kameto Kuroshima) Mitsugoro Bando (Teikichi Hori) Mieko Harada (Reiko Yamamoto) DVD and BLU-RAY Specs RELEASE DATE: September 24th, 2012 DISTRIBUTION LABEL: Cine-Asia FEATURE RUNNING TIME: approximately 134 minutes CERT: 15 SPECIAL FEATURES Original Japanese Trailer UK Trailer Producer`s Extras DVD Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.0 Japanese Audio with English Subtitles RRP: £ 17.99 CAT NO: SBX374 BARCODE: 5060085363655 BLU-RAY DTS HDMA Japanese 5.1 & Japanese 2.0 with English Subtitles RRP: £24.99 CAT NO: SBHD060 BARCODE: 5060085366526
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