Hirohito Documentaries
- Synopsis
- Three documentaries on Emperor Hirohito who ruled Japan from December 25, 1926 until his death in 1989. His reign was the longest of any historical Japanese emperor, and he oversaw many significant changes to Japanese society. Individual titles are: PERSPECTIVE ON GREATNESS: HIROHITO - THE LAST BANZAI (1953); BIOGRAPHY (CBS): HIROHITO (1961); PORTRAITS OF POWER: HIROHITO - THE CHRYSANTHEMUM THRONE (1970).
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2007
- Year of production
- 1953-1970
- Subjects
- History
- Keywords
- biographies; Hirohito (1901-1989); Japan; World War II
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0
- Price
- $9.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 120 minutes
- Year
- 2007
Sections
- Title
- Perspective on Greatness: Hirohito the Last Banzai
- Synopsis
- A penetrating insight into the soul of the Hirohito and the irony of his tumultuous place in Japanese and world history. (1953)
- Title
- Biography: Hirohito
- Synopsis
- An overview of the life of Hirohito, his times and his good efforts to reingratiate his people with the United States and with the rest of the world. Made by CBS and narrated by Mike Wallace. (1961)
- Title
- Portraits of Power: Hirohito - the Chrysanthemum Throne
- Synopsis
- A series of provocative as well as empathetic insights into the tragedy of a peaceful man in whose name war was waged.
Distributor
- Name
MediaOutlet.com
- service@prosperohouse.com
- Web
- http://www.mediaoutlet.com/ External site opens in new window
- Address
- PO Box 1432
Bayonne
NJ 07002
USA - Notes
- Specialises in US archival moving image and sound material, particularly vintage radio and public service films and broadcasts that have been digitally restored. Formerly known as Earthstation.com. Sale on multi-region DVD or CD.
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