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Tokyo Trial

2016 • 6.7 • Drama, War & Politics • 45m

JP, US • Japanese, English

Writers: Max Mannix, Kees van Beijnum, Rob W. King

In the wake of World War II, 11 Allied judges are tasked with weighing the fates of Japanese war criminals in a tense international trial.

Cast

Stacy Keach

as Narrator (voice)

Tim Ahern

as Myron C. Cramer

Serge Hazanavicius

as Henri Bernard

Jonathan Hyde

as President Sir William Webb

Julian Wadham

as Erima H. Northcroft

Stephen McHattie

as Edward Stuart McDougall

David K.S. Tse

as Mei Ju-ao

Bert Matias

as Colonel Delfín Jaranilla

E1 45m

In the spring of 1946, judges from 11 Allied nations begin assembling in a war-torn Tokyo hotel to argue the atrocities of Japanese war criminals.

E2 45m

When the judges move to oust Tribunal President Webb, MacArthur must appoint a new leader. The recently arrived justice from India stirs tensions.

E3 45m

With a newly appointed president in place, the tribunal considers crucial testimony. Pal and Röling butt heads as Pal prepares his own judgment.

E4 45m

As the trial comes to a close, Webb learns the majority is writing a judgment without him. But a divided tribunal must still debate final sentencing.