Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-army" theme.

Former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the newly created Imperial Japanese Army, but he becomes trapped in a struggle between modernization and traditional samurai culture.

The Pacific is a dramatic miniseries that chronicles the experiences of three U.S. Marines during the Pacific campaign against the Japanese in World War II. As they navigate the brutal realities of war, they face violence, combat fatigue, death, and the challenges of comradeship in the face of adversity.

During World War II, U.S. Marine Private Robert Witt is AWOL and living with Melanesian natives. He is found and imprisoned but later joins his unit. The soldiers of C Company, 25th Infantry Division, land on Guadalcanal and prepare to take Hill 210, a key Japanese position. The soldiers face heavy resistance, and tensions arise among them. Captain Staros and Lieutenant Colonel Tall clash over a frontal assault on the Japanese bunker. The men eventually succeed in taking the bunker and are rewarded with leave. Private Bell receives a letter from his wife, who wants a divorce. Captain Staros is relieved of command and offered a position in Washington, D.C. The soldiers continue their patrols and encounter a Japanese column, resulting in the death of Private Coombs and Private Witt. The company receives a new commanding officer, Captain Bosche, and eventually leaves Guadalcanal.

After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Despite facing brutal treatment and torture, Zamperini survives and eventually forgives his captors, continuing to live a life of faith and forgiveness.

During World War II, a privileged English boy in Shanghai struggles to survive under Japanese occupation. Separated from his family, he faces the harsh realities of war and learns to navigate the complexities of the internment camp he finds himself in.

In the midst of World War II, a group of Navajo Indian code talkers are assigned to protect a Navajo code breaker on the island of Saipan. With the Japanese army closing in, they must overcome bigotry and prejudice within their own ranks, as well as face the horrors of war, in order to fulfill their duty and protect the code breaker.

When his master is killed by the Japanese army, a kung fu master seeks revenge and becomes a one-man army against the oppressors.

The story takes place during the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, focusing on the perspective of the Japanese soldiers defending against the United States. It follows the journey of Private Saigo and his comrades as they face the harsh realities of war, including poor conditions, heavy casualties, and the struggle for survival. Despite the overwhelming odds, they display courage and determination in the face of adversity. The film explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the human toll of war.

Tora! Tora! Tora! is a movie set in 1941, showcasing the events that took place before and during the attack on Pearl Harbor. It explores the tensions between the United States and Japan, the intelligence failures that led to the attack, and the devastating consequences of the surprise aerial assault.

The Eight Hundred is an epic war drama that takes place in 1937 during the Second Sino-Japanese War. It follows a group of Chinese soldiers who take shelter in a warehouse in Shanghai, facing constant attacks from the Japanese army. Based on a true story, the film showcases the bravery and resilience of the soldiers as they fight for their country.

In Dead Mine, a group of treasure hunters venture into an abandoned World War II Japanese bunker in the Indonesian jungle. As they explore the bunker, they uncover a horrifying secret: the bunker was a unit of the feared Unit 731, conducting gruesome experiments on prisoners of war. They soon find themselves fighting for their lives against a deadly bioweapon, as they try to escape the haunted underground.

During World War II, a British officer is captured and sent to a Japanese prison camp in Java. He must navigate the brutal conditions and conflicting loyalties as he forms unlikely alliances and confronts the cruelty of his captors.

During the Battle of Iwo Jima, a photograph of six men raising the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi becomes iconic. 'Flags of Our Fathers' follows the lives of three surviving servicemen who become heroes and are used to promote war bonds, despite their own doubts. The battle continues, resulting in the deaths of three marines, while the others are taken out of combat. The men struggle with their newfound fame and the public's perception of heroism.

In 1930s Manchuria, a bounty hunter, a gangster, and a weird train robber race to find a treasure map, all while being pursued by the Japanese Army and a relentless killer.

In the snowy mountains of Korea, a hunter embarks on a dangerous mission to track down and kill a legendary tiger that has been terrorizing villages. As he faces the challenges of the treacherous terrain and the ruthless Japanese army, he must confront his own demons and experiences the horrors of animal cruelty and violence. This gripping tale explores the power dynamics and resilience of the Korean people during a dark period in their history.

In 1925 Shanghai, Chen Zhen, a martial arts expert and student of Huo Yuanjia, returns to avenge his master's death and uncover a Japanese occupation plot.

City of Life and Death is a gripping drama set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, depicting the events of the infamous Nanjing Massacre. The film explores the atrocities committed by the Imperial Japanese Army and the resilience of the Chinese people in the midst of chaos and destruction. Through the eyes of various characters, including a Chinese soldier, a Japanese soldier, and a foreign journalist, the movie showcases the brutality of war and the devastating impact it has on individuals and communities.

Emperor is based on the true story of General Douglas MacArthur as he investigates Emperor Hirohito's role in World War II and the surrender of Japan to the US military. The movie explores the complexity of US-Japanese relations and the challenges faced by both sides during the occupation.

My Way is a movie set during World War II, telling the story of two young men, one Korean and one Japanese, who are forced to fight for their respective countries. Through a series of events, they end up on opposite sides and must confront each other on the battlefield. The movie explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the brutal realities of war.

Fukushima 50 is a dramatic movie that depicts the incredible bravery and sacrifice of the nuclear power plant workers who risked their lives to prevent a catastrophic meltdown after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The film follows the struggles and challenges faced by the Fukushima 50 as they battle against time, radiation, and unimaginable adversity to prevent a nuclear disaster.