Hell in the Pacific
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary about World War II that tracks the early warnings of Japanese aggression, including the 1937 assault on Nanjing, China, that claimed a quarter of a million victims; outlines, Japan's motives; and reveals how the cultural and racial stereotypes on both sides intensified mutual hatred. The
Cast & Crew
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Jonathan Lewis
Director
Fujita Iyozo
Interviewee
Rod Steiger
Interviewee
Studs Terkel
Interviewee
Paul W Tibbets
Interviewee
Polly Bide
Executive Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Channel 4
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Documentary about World War II that tracks the early warnings of Japanese aggression, including the 1937 assault on Nanjing, China, that claimed a quarter of a million victims; outlines, Japan's motives; and reveals how the cultural and racial stereotypes on both sides intensified mutual hatred. The program moves through the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor and follows Japan's march down the Malay Peninsula and the capture of Singapore. The second hour follows what became a war of attrition, starting with the August 1942 battle for Guadalcanal. The program closes with footage of Emperor Hirohito's surrender on September 2, 1945.
Director
Jonathan Lewis
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Channel 4
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
