
The Choice of Hercules
When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyuki Sassa was put in charge of diffusing the situation. But the task had its challenges. Upon arriving in mountainous Nagano, Sassa had to compete with freezing winter temperatures, conflicting opinions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Nagano Prefectural Police, as well as public opinion to gain entrance to the lodge that held the single woman captive.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 突入せよ! あさま山荘事件
- Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
- Release Date: 2002-05-11
- Runtime: 130 minutes
- Rating: 8/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Toei Company, Asmik Ace Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.1017
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew

Koji Yakusho
as Atsuyuki Sassa

Ryudo Uzaki
as Shinichi Udagawa

Masatô Ibu
as Chief Constable Noma

Yuki Amami
as Sachiko Sassa

Kazuyoshi Kushida
as

Osamu Shigematu
as

Eisuke Sasai
as Hyodo

Kazuhiro Yamaji
as

Makoto Fujita
as Commissioner-General Gotoda

Kosuke Toyohara
as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Choice of Hercules?▼
The Choice of Hercules is a Drama, Action, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2002-05-11.
Who are the main actors in The Choice of Hercules?▼
The main cast includes Koji Yakusho, Ryudo Uzaki, Masatô Ibu, Yuki Amami, Kazuyoshi Kushida, .
Where can I watch The Choice of Hercules online?▼
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Is The Choice of Hercules based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Choice of Hercules?▼
The Choice of Hercules has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 5 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Choice of Hercules?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Choice of Hercules?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Toei Company, Asmik Ace Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Choice of Hercules filmed?▼
The Choice of Hercules was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Choice of Hercules?▼
The total runtime of The Choice of Hercules is 130 minutes.
Is The Choice of Hercules suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Choice of Hercules?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Choice of Hercules.
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