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Emperor Meiji and General Nogi

Emperor Meiji and General Nogi

War, History, Drama

1h 44m

November 1, 1959 (65 years ago)

Overview

In January 1904, the situation between Japan and Russia had grown tense. The Emperor Meiji is deeply concerned, for Russia has started to build an invincible fortress at Port Arthur, and the relations between two countries have become strained to breaking point. General Nogi has retired to the first reserve and is now a gentleman farmer, but he is prepared for sudden mobilization. Finally, Japan declares war against Russia and Emperor Meiji appoints General Nogi as the commander of the force to attack Port Arthur. However, in spite of several all-out attacks, the fortress is strong and the casualties increase among the Japanese. Because of these reverses, there are loud cries for a change in command. However, the Emperor places his confidence in General Nogi.

ActorAge thenAge now
Kanjūrō Arashi

Kanjūrō Arashi

Emperor Meiji

Birthday: December 8, 1903

55 October 21, 1980 (76)
Miyuki Takakura

Miyuki Takakura

Empress Shôken

Birthday: March 28, 1934

2591
Hiroshi Hayashi

Hiroshi Hayashi

General Nogi Maresuke

Birthday: January 1, 1894

65 April 23, 1965 (71)
Hikosaburo Kataoka

Hikosaburo Kataoka

Katsunori, Nogi's first son

Birthday: -

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Keinosuke Wada

Keinosuke Wada

-

Birthday: October 5, 1929

30 April 4, 2023 (93)
Sachiko Murase

Sachiko Murase

Shizuko

Birthday: March 21, 1905

54 October 9, 1993 (88)
Toshiaki Konoe

Toshiaki Konoe

-

Birthday: July 3, 1910

49115
Yōichi Numata

Yōichi Numata

General Kodama Gentarô

Birthday: July 19, 1924

35 April 29, 2006 (81)
Shuntarō Emi

Shuntarō Emi

-

Birthday: September 16, 1923

36 November 17, 2003 (80)
Shinsuke Mikimoto

Shinsuke Mikimoto

-

Birthday: May 22, 1931

28 August 5, 2002 (71)