
What the War Meant
The drama stars Beat Takeshi as General Hideki Tojo, who served as Prime Minister of Japan during World War II and was later executed as a war criminal. The story's theme is said to be a look at how the Pacific War began, focusing mostly on the three month period between the Imperial Conference (Gozen Kaigi) on September 6, 1941, and the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: あの戦争は何だったのか 日米開戦と東条英機
- Genres: Drama, War, History, TV Movie
- Release Date: 2008-12-24
- Runtime: 277 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: TBS
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1562
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew

Katsunori Takahashi
as Masaichi Yoshiwara

Takeshi Kitano
as Hideki Tojo

Yuichiro Yamaguchi
as Humimaro Konoe

Masatô Ibu
as Shigetaro Shimada

Tadahiko Hirano
as Hajime Mazuyama

Ren Osugi
as Teichi Suzuki

Kazunori Mimura
as

Hiroshi Abe
as Akiho Ishii

Isao Hashizume
as Shigenori Togo

Morio Kazama
as Koichi Kito
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is What the War Meant?▼
What the War Meant is a Drama, War, History, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2008-12-24.
Who are the main actors in What the War Meant?▼
The main cast includes Katsunori Takahashi, Takeshi Kitano, Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Masatô Ibu, Tadahiko Hirano, .
Where can I watch What the War Meant online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if What the War Meant is available.
Is What the War Meant based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of What the War Meant?▼
What the War Meant has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of What the War Meant?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for What the War Meant?▼
The soundtrack was composed by TBS. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was What the War Meant filmed?▼
What the War Meant was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is What the War Meant?▼
The total runtime of What the War Meant is 277 minutes.
Is What the War Meant suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to What the War Meant?▼
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