CinemaOSMovie · 1994 · 0h 56m

The Forgotten Force

Tells the story of Australia's role as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in the occupation of Japan

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After the atomic obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, over 36,000 Australian men and women, part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), marched onto Japanese soil. They were assigned the toughest and most dangerous area of Japan: Hiroshima Prefecture, which included the atom-bombed city. The Forgotten Force tells for the first time the story of Australia's role in Japan. Rare archival and private footage, photographs and eyewitness accounts from both sides vividly recreate the atmosphere of post-war Japan - the horror of Hiroshima and its aftermath; the struggle to build a new "democratic" society while under the heel of military rule; the growth from suspicion and fear to friendship and trust between foes.

Directed byRaymond Quint

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 56m
Language
EN
Released
April 4, 1994
Studios
Australian Broadcasting CorporationFilm AustraliaThe Japan Foundation

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1 credited
Starring
Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

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Creative team
Directed by
Raymond Quint
Written by
Julian Leatherdale
Raymond Quint
Produced by
Adrienne Parr

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