Using diagrams, cartoons and film footage, the film examines Japan's social structure and presents a geographical and historical basis for understanding Japan's and the United States' involvement in the war. A written prologue to the documentary acknowledges the honorable and loyal service of the Nisei (Japanese-Americans) during World War II. Scenes of Japanese ceremonies, ind...
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Using diagrams, cartoons and film footage, the film examines Japan's social structure and presents a geographical and historical basis for understanding Japan's and the United States' involvement in the war. A written prologue to the documentary acknowledges the honorable and loyal service of the Nisei (Japanese-Americans) during World War II. Scenes of Japanese ceremonies, industry, city and rural life, military training and combat are shown. The narration traces Japanese ideological history beginning with Emperor Jimmu, the first God-Emperor, whose divine command was "Let us extend our capital and cover the eight corners of the world under one roof." As Emperor Hirohito is a direct descendant of Jimmu, he is recognized as a God-Emperor and idealized as a ruler who governs all areas of life and is revered without question. Shinto is Japan's main religion and affects every aspect of life. For believers, the ghosts of the dead exist on earth to guide the living, and those who died in battle are considered warrior gods. A history of the Japanese warlords and their samurai, whose code of honor sanctioned treachery, doublecross and ambush, is presented. Japan's first unsuccessful attempt at world conquest was made in 1592. The growth of Christianity in Japan around the same time was eventually halted, and the country remained isolated for 200 years until in 1853, when the U.S. extended trade opportunities. Since then, Japan has modernized its technology, reorganized the political structure, and inducted the common man into prestigious military service. Government controlled compulsory education and "thought police," are used to manage the Japanese people. On 18 Sep 1931, Japan launched its campaign and gained control of Manchuria. Since then, it has conquered Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Nanking and Corregidor, has attacked Pearl Harbor and has tortured and mistreated its American and Filipino prisoners. By the close of the film, however, the U.S. is launching a successful counteroffensive and is concentrating the full power of its Air Force, Army and Navy to destroy Japan's ability to wage war.
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0 有用 光軍大哥 看过 2013-09-27 02:53:35
好像不止一遍了。一直想说propaganda电影真是一点都不让人反感呢 然后有颠倒黑白之嫌
3 有用 stknight 看过 2015-05-18 00:23:30
战时的宣传片，带你了解敌人日本，知己知彼方能百战不殆，不过片子里有多少内容属实就不清楚了。导演是大名鼎鼎的弗兰克·卡普拉和尤里斯·伊文思，旁白的演员也有来头。这片上映过了不到一周日本就投降了...
0 有用 Muyan 看过 2017-02-08 06:37:01
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4 有用 吴尔罗 看过 2019-03-22 15:10:29
二战米国宣传片...把大部分当成是调侃戏谑刻板印象的黑色幽默来看的话，真是太富有创意和实验性了。直视天皇会伤到你的眼睛，就像直视太阳一样；田中奏折→日本版《我的奋斗》。oh, you boring bloodthirsty people. （观看链接 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBNHa8uABss
0 有用 λΔ消极分子 看过 2020-06-26 13:50:13
解说的语气颇有早期新闻片的感觉,老美一本正经起来了,快速了解日本历史的纪实教学片