A gripping tale of love and honor forged between fierce enemies of war, Emperor unfolds the story, inspired by true events, of the bold and secret moves that won the peace in the shadows of postwar Japan. more
Release DateU.S.
Emperor was released onFriday, March 8, 2013 Nationwide Release
On Blu-ray & DVD
Tuesday, August 13, 2013Released; Now Available Buy | Rent Now
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PG-13 for violent content, brief strong language and smoking (historical)Language
English, JapaneseStorylines 3 more
Starring Academy Award-winner Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Fox, and newcomer Eriko Hatsune, Emperor brings to life the American occupation of Japan in the perilous and unpredictable days just after Emperor Hirohito's World War II surrender. As General Douglas MacArthur (Jones) suddenly finds himself the de facto ruler of a foreign nation, he assigns an expert in Japanese culture - General Bonner Fellers (Fox), to covertly investigate the looming question hanging over the country: should the Japanese Emperor, worshiped by his people but accused of war crimes, be punished or saved?
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Trivia & Production Notes
- Inspired by true events.
- Premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
Also Known As
- The Man Who Saved The Emperor
Shooting Locations
- January 2012: New Zealand
- January 2012: Japan
