During the infamous Sunday morning in 1941, two lifelong friends and a beautiful nurse find themselves caught up in the horror of World War II.
Midway (1976) is an action-packed drama that depicts the heroic military efforts during the Battle of Midway in 1942. The film showcases the courageous actions of the US Navy and their victory against the Japanese Navy during the Pacific War. Filled with explosive battles, damaged ships, and thrilling air combat, Midway portrays the strategic importance of cryptanalysis and code-breaking in naval warfare.
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.
In the 16th century, during the Imjin War, Admiral Yi Sun-sin of the Korean Navy leads a small fleet against the mighty Japanese navy in a historic battle that will determine the fate of the Joseon Dynasty.
In Harm's Way follows the lives of several naval officers and crew members as they navigate the challenges and dangers of war at sea. With the backdrop of the Pearl Harbor attack and the subsequent battles, the film explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the complexity of human relationships in times of war.
In 1941, as the threat of war looms, a group of people in Los Angeles find themselves caught up in a series of comedic misadventures. From a paranoid army general to a fighter pilot in love, everyone gets involved in a chaotic mix of war, romance, and slapstick comedy. As tensions rise and chaos ensues, the events culminate in a riotous climax on December 7th, 1941 - the day of the infamous Pearl Harbor attack.
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet is a biographical war drama film that tells the story of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the head of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet during World War II. The movie explores his military strategies, including the planning of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway.
Yamato is a movie that focuses on the events of the Pacific War, specifically the last days of the Japanese battleship Yamato. It showcases the struggles, sacrifices, and camaraderie of the crew, highlighting the themes of hopelessness, selflessness, and the devastating consequences of war. The movie explores the emotional journey of the characters as they face their imminent doom and the raw realities of naval warfare.
Twenty-Four Eyes is a heartwarming drama set in rural Japan during the 1920s to 1940s. It follows the story of a dedicated schoolteacher and her students as they navigate through the challenges of life, including poverty, cultural conservatism, militarism, and the impact of war. The film explores themes of nationalism, imperialism, patriotism, and the importance of education in shaping the lives of young individuals.
During a military exercise, a group of Japanese Self-Defense Forces soldiers is transported back in time to the Sengoku period. They must learn the ways of the samurai and battle against warlords to find a way back home.
The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.
Japan and Russia clash in what comes to be known as the Russo-Japanese War. An attempt by the Japanese fleet and army to take Port Arthur fails, and a Russian fleet bears down on the Sea of Japan. Admiral Heihachiro Togo sends his fleet to confront the Russians, with results which stun both nations. Meanwhile, Major Genjiro Akashi makes secret negotiations with the Bolshevik revolutionaries in Russia, negotiations that have repercussions far beyond the conflict at hand.
Set in World War II, the film depicts the story of the real-life Japanese battleship, the Yamato, which is confronted in the Pacific Ocean by giant monsters, including the most fearsome of them all, Reigo.
The Isokaze, an Aegis-class escort vessel, sets sail on a routine training exercise, playing host to a platoon from the Fleet Training Group. No sooner is the Isokaze on open water, however, then the FTG reveal themselves to be terrorist stowaways who kill the ship's captain, send the rest of the crew overboard and take control of the vessel. The ship is carrying a secret biological weapon which the terrorists are now threatening to use to level Tokyo! Only a stowaway NCO, Sengoko (played by Sanada Hiroyuki from Ring and Twilight Samurai) is in a position to stop them - but does he really have what it takes to save the day? Playing like a cross between a sea-faring version of Top Gun and Die Hard, director Sakamoto Junji shows that it's not just Hollywood that can produce thrill-a-minute action spectaculars.
Set in the 1930s, The Great War of Archimedes follows the story of a Japanese Navy rear admiral who uncovers a secret conspiracy within the military. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he unravels a complex web of deception and power struggles. With the fate of the nation at stake, he must navigate treacherous waters and make difficult choices.
During World War II, a US submarine captain and his crew are tasked with a secret mission to Tokyo. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including enemy attacks and the need to defuse a bomb.
The story takes place over a 24 hour period. In the southernmost part of Japan, 20 fishing boats of an unknown nationality suddenly fire upon and occupy parts of the Hateruma archipelago. Members of the Japan Coast Guard are detained. Under the extremely tense situation, the Japanese government sends Aircraft Carrier Ibuki and an escort fleet to the area. Ryota Akitsu is the captain of the Aircraft Carrier Ibuki and Toshiya Niinami is second-in-command. It is now 6:23 am. and Japan faces one day which they never have before.
During World War II, a young soldier finds himself on a top-secret mission to retrieve a powerful weapon that could turn the tide of the war. With the help of a mysterious witch, he must navigate through dangerous waters and face off against enemy forces to fulfill his mission.
During World War II, a group of Japanese sailors is stranded on the remote island of Anatahan. As time passes, their struggle for dominance and fear of the war approaching its end intensifies.
Eagle of the Pacific is a 1953 war movie focused on the events of the Pacific theater during World War Two. It tells the story of a Japanese admiral as he leads his forces into battle against the United States and its allies, highlighting the conflicts, sacrifices, and strategies employed by both sides. Set against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean, this movie portrays the intense struggles and complexities of war.