Emperor Meiji and General Nogi (明治大帝と乃木将軍) 64 years old

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.

Credits

Yoichi Numata as General Kodama Gentarô

Sachiko Murase as Shizuko

Kanjūrō Arashi as Emperor Meiji

Toshiaki Konoe as

Keinosuke Wada as

Hikosaburo Kataoka as Katsunori, Nogi's first son

Emperor Meiji and General Nogi Cast

Name	Character
Yoichi Numata He was 35, 81 years old when he died	as General Kodama Gentarô
Sachiko Murase She was 54, 88 years old when she died	as Shizuko
Kanjūrō Arashi He was 56, 77 years old when he died	as Emperor Meiji
Toshiaki Konoe He was 48, now 112 years old
Keinosuke Wada He was 30, now 94 years old
Hikosaburo Kataoka	as Katsunori, Nogi's first son
Shuntarô Emi He was 36, 80 years old when he died
Hiroshi Hayashi He was 54, 66 years old when he died	as General Nogi Maresuke

Emperor Meiji and General Nogi Crew

Name	Department

Emperor Meiji and General Nogi (64 years)

Release day: Sunday, November 01, 1959
Runtime: 104 minutes