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2006111 minCrime, Drama

The Tokyo Trial

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Is The Tokyo Trial worth watching? With a rating of 6.3/10, this Crime, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Tokyo Trial Synopsis

This film was directed by Gao Qunshu and is about the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after Japan's surrender in World War II. The movie presents the trial from the point of view of the Chinese judge Mei Ju-ao. The director and his crew spent more than a year doing research to finish the script, which is based on historical data. It cost 18 million yuan (2.25 million U.S. dollars). This film hired actors from 11 countries, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and other places, including actors such as Kenneth Tsang and Damian Lau. They recreated court scenes from the trial in Chinese, English and Japanese. It was shown in cinemas and around 100 universities across mainland China to mark the 75th anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China.

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Top Cast

Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
Kelly Lin Hsi-LeiYoshiko Wada
Liu Weiwei
Liu WeiweiDrunk's wife
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
Damian Lau Chung-YanMei Ru'ao
Ding Yongdai
Ding YongdaiGeneral Zhu
Kenneth Tsang
Kenneth TsangHsiang Che-Chun
Ken Chu
Ken Chu
Tse Kwan-Ho
Tse Kwan-Ho

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Tokyo Trial worth watching?

The Tokyo Trial has received mixed reviews with a 6.3/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Drama movies.

Is The Tokyo Trial hit or flop?

The Tokyo Trial has received average ratings (6.3/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Tokyo Trial?

The Tokyo Trial is a Crime, Drama movie that This film was directed by Gao Qunshu and is about the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after Japan's surrender in World War II. The mo...

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