Rent Kamikaze: In Colour (2001)
2.5 of 5 from 2 ratings
1h 22min
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- Synopsis:
Were they crazed soldiers brainwashed by the Imperial Command or brave men whose history and tradition taught that honour and suicide had common bonds resulting in an inevitable solution to defend their homeland? From the battles of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa to the final day of the war, this programme documents one of the most terrifying phenomenon ever to grace the theatre of war. 'Kamikaze', meaning 'Divine Wind' was a method of attack the Allies seemed unable to defend against. Even today, the suicide bomber is one of the most feared forms of attack. Shocking, rare colour footage shows the violent impact these devastating missions wrought on the United States Pacific Fleet. From the inception of the 'suicide' concept to the inevitable expansion to other branches such as 'suicide boats', 'suicide submarines', the 'Oka' Piloted Bomb and 'Human Bullets', these new lethal weapons sent shivers of fear amongst the Allied sailors and soldiers. This programme explores the traditions and beliefs of the Japanese, which enabled thousands of young men to sacrifice themselves in the name of their Emperor and their country. - Studio:
- IMC Vision
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
