Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-hirohito"

1. The Last Emperor (1987)

PG-13 | 163 min | Biography, Drama, History

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi.

Director: Bernardo Bertolucci | Stars: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying

Votes: 111,540 | Gross: $43.98M

2. Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

G | 144 min | Action, Drama, History

The story of the 1941 Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor, and the series of preceding American blunders that aggravated its effectiveness.

Directors: Richard Fleischer, Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Masuda, Akira Kurosawa | Stars: Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Jason Robards, Joseph Cotten

Votes: 37,229 | Gross: $29.55M

3. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

Passed | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Family

The life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan.

Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf

Votes: 16,867 | Gross: $11.80M

4. Rory O'Shea Was Here (2004)

R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama

When the kinetic Rory moves into his room in the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, his effect on the home is immediate. Most telling is his friendship with Michael, a young man with cerebral palsy and nearly unintelligible speech. Somehow, Rory understands Michael, and encourages him to experience life outside the confines of home.

Director: Damien O'Donnell | Stars: James McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai, Alan King

Votes: 16,026 | Gross: $0.02M

5. Wake Island (1942)

Passed | 88 min | Action, Drama, War

December, 1941. With no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.

Director: John Farrow | Stars: Brian Donlevy, Robert Preston, Macdonald Carey, William Bendix

Votes: 2,199

6. The Spider Woman (1943)

Passed | 63 min | Mystery, Thriller

Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.

Director: Roy William Neill | Stars: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Dennis Hoey

Votes: 5,130

7. Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)

Approved | 99 min | Comedy, Music

A Paramount Studios security guard who was a major actor during the silent film era must carry out the illusion that he is still a big deal when his sailor son comes to visit.

Directors: George Marshall, A. Edward Sutherland | Stars: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, Franchot Tone

Votes: 670 | Gross: $0.60M

8. The Ducktators (1942)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito are portrayed as ducks taking over a barnyard.

Director: Norm McCabe | Stars: Mel Blanc, Michael Maltese, John McLeish

Votes: 844

9. The Joy of Living (1961)

132 min | Comedy

Ulisse is a naive young man out looking for a job after being released from the army. He drops the offer he gets from a group of fascists to go in with the Fossatis, a family of anarchists (unknown to him).

Director: René Clément | Stars: Alain Delon, Barbara Lass, Gino Cervi, Rina Morelli

Votes: 547

10. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History

The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

Director: Mac Carter | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Levitz, Gerard Jones, Mark Waid

Votes: 1,330

11. Frank Capra's American Dream (1997 TV Movie)

PG | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Ron Howard hosts a biography of the life and career of filmmaker Frank Capra, including interviews with the director's friends, colleagues and admirers.

Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Ron Howard, Robert Altman, Jeanine Basinger, Edward Bernds

Votes: 322

12. History's Verdict (2013– )

Documentary, Biography, History

A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.

Star: Jonathan D. Mellor

Votes: 42

13. Song of Victory (1942)

9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A vulture, a gorilla and a hyena (with no small resemblances to actual dictators) bully the woodland animals, who eventually fight back, using the letter V as their victory symbol.

Directors: Bob Wickersham, Frank Tashlin | Stars: Marion Darlington, Harry Lang

Votes: 44

14. Général Ishiwara - L'homme qui déclencha la guerre (2012 TV Movie)

52 min | Documentary, Biography, History

From 1889 to 1949, General Ishiwara's military, ideological and political career took in the key moments of Japanese History, in a most spectacular way: the forced opening to the West, Hiroshima, the China war and Pearl Harbour.

Director: Paul Jenkins | Stars: Luce Mouchel, Frédéric Pellegeay, Ikuhiko Hata, Yôichi Higuchi

Votes: 26

15. L'empire du milieu du sud (2002)

86 min | Documentary, History, War

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Directors: Eric Deroo, Jacques Perrin

Votes: 24

16. The Lord of the Rings: Real World Parallels (2017 Video)

66 min | Talk-Show

Stefan Molyneux and Dr. Duke Pesta discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" books and the parallels they have to the real world.

Stars: Duke Pesta, Stefan Molyneux

17. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: The Big Desk: Part 1 (1991)

Not Rated | Comedy

After Suzanne moves to Japan to live with her mother and take advantage of their economic boom, her and Julia's cousin Allison, who tried to make it in New York but failed, purchases her ... See full summary »

Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Julia Duffy, Jan Hooks

Votes: 85

18. Foyle's War (2002–2015)
Episode: Enemy Fire (2004)

TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

February 1941: When a manor house is commandeered as a special burn unit for treating injured RAF pilots, Foyle is called in to investigate a series of accidents.

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: John Wood, Sandra Voe, Bill Paterson, Jonathan Slinger

Votes: 680

19. Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode: Riding in Rollers (1 of 2) (1991)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

After Lovejoy meets Harry Catopodis at a party thrown by a rich American widow, he discovers that the Emporer Hirohito teabowl he is selling is a fake.

Director: Francis Megahy | Stars: Ian McShane, Chris Jury, Dudley Sutton, Linda Gray

Votes: 72

20. Maude (1972–1978)
Episode: Nostalgia Party (1974)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

Walter and Maude host a New Year's Eve costume where everyone must wear outfits that represent their favorite years. Everyone has a different idea of what year was the best, so the costumes vary greatly.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain

Votes: 71

21. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: If at Last You Do Succeed (1990)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

When Stan finally has a successful business venture, he grows tired of being browbeaten by Dorothy.

Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 353

22. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode: Dogfight Over Guadalcanal (2006)

TV-PG | Documentary, History, War

Barrett Tillman, an author and historian who appears in the film "Dogfight Over Guadalcanal," discusses the art of the dogfight and the Guadalcanal campaign.

Director: Michael Barnes | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Duncan Bulling, Bruno Nana, David Richardson

Votes: 28

23. ToonHeads (1992–2003)
Episode: A ToonHeads Special: The Wartime Cartoons (2001)

TV-G | 49 min | Documentary, Animation, Family

A look at animated shorts produced during World War II with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Superman, Porky Pig, Popeye and more.

Directors: George A. Klein, Tex Avery, Joseph Barbera, Robert Clampett, Arthur Davis, Friz Freleng, Dan Gordon, George Gordon, William Hanna, Chuck Jones, Seymour Kneitel, Norm McCabe, Robert McKimson, Izzy Sparber, Frank Tashlin | Stars: Leslie Fram, Hirohito, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini

24. The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode: Banzai! Japan 1931-1942 (1973)

TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War

The rise of the Japanese Empire, the Sino-Japanese War, the Soviet-Japanese border conflicts, Pearl Harbor, and the early Japanese successes in the Battle of Malaya and Battle of Singapore.

Stars: Laurence Olivier, Tomohiko Ushiba, Kôichi Kido, Lewis Bush

Votes: 462

25. The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode: Japan: 1941-1945 (1974)

TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, History, War

After the victories in 1941-2, Japanese fortunes reverse as America succeeds in destroying their aircraft fleet and Pacific island bases. At home, shortages of goods and manpower lead to desperation for the population.

Director: Hugh Raggett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Toshikazu Kase, Naoki Hoshino, Yuzuru Sanematsu

Votes: 350

26. The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode: The Bomb: February-September 1945 (1974)

TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War

Following the events from the death of US President Roosevelt through to the dropping of the two bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that prompted Japan's surrender.

Stars: Laurence Olivier, Averell Harriman, Alger Hiss, Anthony Eden

Votes: 356

27. Battlefield (1995–2004)
Episode: Destination Okinawa (2002)

Documentary, History, War

Anticipating an excessive commitment of resources to take and hold the island, American war planners abandon an invasion of Formosa and focus directly on the Japanese home islands. They set... See full summary »

Stars: Jonathan Booth, Hirohito, Chester W. Nimitz, Raymond A. Spruance

Votes: 5

28. Battlefield (1995–2004)
Episode: Manchuria: The Forgotten Victory (2000)

Documentary, History, War

Tim Pigott-Smith narrates the story of the Soviet victory over the mighty Japanese Kwangtung Army in the mountains of Manchuria, which is one of the least known of the Second World War.

Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Aleksei Antonov, Henry H. Arnold, Kai-Shek Chiang

Votes: 5

29. The Nine Tailors (1974)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1974)

52 min | Mystery

Wimsey hears the confessions of several individuals involving the killing of Deacon and ultimately deduces how the thief met his death.

Director: Raymond Menmuir | Stars: Ian Carmichael, Glyn Houston, Mark Eden, Donald Eccles

Votes: 32

30. World War II in Numbers (2019)
Episode: The war of the world (2019)

Documentary

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Director: Mike Ibeji | Stars: Neville Chamberlain, Mary Fulbrook, Max Hastings, John Heffernan

Votes: 5

31. The Century: America's Time (1999– )
Episode: 1941-1945: Civilians at War (1999)

Not Rated | Documentary

The years 1941 through 1945. The human cost of World war two, from the mass killings following the invasion of Poland to the Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution", the Blitz, the ... See full summary »

Stars: Peter Jennings, Christopher Browning, Winston Churchill, Zena Generalova

32. Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode: Psychological Warfare

TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, History, War

The soldiers who employ "Psy Ops" use every means available to destroy the will of the enemy to resist. This episode explores the secret tools and techniques of wartime "persuasion."

Stars: Paddock Jr. Alfred H., Charlton Heston, Christopher St. John, Philip M. Taylor

33. White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode: Stealing Home (2012)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When a wealthy Yankees fan recruits Neal to help steal a prized piece of memorabilia, Neal is reminded of what life could be like again as a high-end thief.

Director: Tim DeKay | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason

Votes: 778

34. World War II in Colour (2009)
Episode: Victory in the Pacific (2009)

TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary, History, War

Japan keeps continues its suicidal resistance, and invading it looks costly. After 2 atomic bombs, the Emperor intervenes and stops the War. Stalin grabs territory in East Asia. The War is over, and the Atomic Era and the Cold War start.

Stars: Chester W. Nimitz, Douglas MacArthur, Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill

Votes: 208

35. Thoughty2 (2012– )
Episode: This Is the Most Dangerous Object Ever Created (2022)

17 min | Documentary

Slated for a third atomic bomb to drop on Japan, the "deamon Core" was instead used for critically research after Japan's surrender. But it still proved lethal.

Star: Arran Lomas

36. Dark Docs (2020– )
Episode: The Secret Backup Just in Case the Atomic Bomb Wasn't Enough (2023)

10 min | Documentary, History

Toward the close of World War Two Stalin prepared a major offense to take Manchuria from Japan. The Allies had encourage such an invasion for quite some time but Stalin kept his plans ... See full summary »

37. How to Lose a War (2023)
Episode: The Men Who Gave the Orders (2023)

Documentary, History, War

Explore the men in charge whose rampant egos and misguided belief in their own abilities led to their country making fatal mistakes in the war.

Director: Tim Bosanquet | Stars: Tim Benbow, Russell A. Hart, Alexander Henry, Giuseppe Finaldi

38. Military Masterminds (2022)
Episode: Rapid Dominance (2022)

52 min | Documentary, History, War

From Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte, ancient generals took advantage of a military tactic still used in modern warfare - a tactic known as Rapid Dominance.

Director: Roberto Irwin | Stars: Ahron Bregman, Lawrence Freedman, Jenny Grant, Dina Gusejnova

39. How to Lose a War (2023)
Episode: The Right Tools (2023)

Documentary, History, War

Victory in war doesn't just require sound military strategy, vital resources and equipment are also critical. Discover how the Axis powers failed in this regard.

Director: Tim Bosanquet | Stars: Richard Hammond, Giuseppe Finaldi, Alexander Henry, Charles Schencking

40. How to Lose a War (2023)
Episode: The Homefront (2023)

Documentary, History, War

In our final episode, we examine how each Axis Power had troubles on their own home front, leading to disaster in the final days of the war.

Director: Tim Bosanquet | Stars: Alexander Henry, Giuseppe Finaldi, Russell A. Hart, Guy Walters

41. Ward Carroll (2020– )
Episode: Everything You Didn't Know About the Battle of Midway (with Hozer) (2022)

41 min | Documentary

Retired Navy pilot Kevin Miller, author of "The Silver Waterfall", a novel about the Battle of Midway, discusses the lesser know details of the Battle of Midway.

Stars: Ward Carroll, Kevin Miller

42. Premier History (2020– )
Episode: America's Forgotten WW2 Bomber (2024)

7 min | Documentary, History

Consolidated's B-32 Dominator was a competitor to Boeing's B-29 Superfortress for the US Air Force's long range heavy bomber program. Ultimately it proved to be a solid aircraft but a ... See full summary »

43. Faithful Word Baptist Church (2007– )
Episode: Christian Contemporary Music (2012)

71 min | Reality-TV

Pastor Anderson preaches on Contemporary Christian Music and why he thinks that it is not biblical and worldly.

Star: Steven L. Anderson

44. The Great War (2010–2012)
Episode: War Against Japan (2012)

43 min | Documentary, Drama, History

In exchange for territorial concessions Stalin agreed to join the war against Japan within 90 days of Germany's surrender negating the 1941 armistice with Japan. Exactly ninety days later ... See full summary »

Votes: 9

45. The Michael Knowles Show (2017– )
Our Great Mikado, Virtuous Man (2017 Podcast Episode)

33 min | Talk-Show

CNN tries to make Donald Trump's meeting with Shinzo Abe look bad. Emily Butler and Jacob Airey make up the Panel of Deplorables. They discuss: Donna Brazile, the Texas church shooting, and more.

Stars: Michael J. Knowles, Emily Butler, Jacob Airey, Barbara Bush

46. Nazi Mega Weapons (2013– )
Episode: America's War: Japan's Warrior Code (2019)

TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War

The battle for Saipan is the ultimate test for Japan's greatest weapon: the warrior mindset.

Director: Ross Young | Stars: Tony Pollard, James Holland, Martin K.A. Morgan, Mike Pavelec

Votes: 24