Prisoners of the SunPrisoners of the Sun
starring: David Argue, John Bach, Ray Barrett, Andrew Booth, John Clarke Amazon.com's Price: $7.98 Prices subject to change.See similar products Read customer reviews Related Items: Used Price: $1.17 Third Party New Price: $2.99 Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0084296061136 Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Allumination Languages: Manufacturer: Allumination MPN: 40647 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Allumination Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 24, 2004 Running Time: 108 minutes Studio: Allumination Theatrical Release Date: 1991
COMPARE PRICES & STORES Related Items: Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Description: An oppressive mood hangs over the small island of Ambon, Indonesia, where hundreds of Australian prisoners of war have been massacred by their Japanese guards. World War II is nearly over and two officers, Captain Cooper (Bryan Brown) and Lieutenant Corbett (Russell Crowe), must prosecute those Japanese officers responsible. The stories of sadistic torture and systematic executions in the ensuing trials sent shockwaves throughout the world. But, in an explosive showdown between Australian justice, American politics, and the Japanese warrior code, Bushido, will justice be found? Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating: - Gripping account of wartime atrocities.This is a horrific account of wartime atrocities committed by Japanese troops during World War II. Anyone who sees this or knows the true story would not dispute the need to have used the Atomic Bomb. Even though it is dramatized, it does use people ... Read More Rating:  - In war often justice is not sweetI am not a great fan of Australian movies but this one is good. The story itself is of a small war crimes tribunal of major significance to Australians but no-one else. In February 1942, about 1000 soldiers mainly Australians were taken by ... Read More Rating: - Prisoners of the SunThis was a heroic story about Australian prisoners of the Japanese. I had never thought about other countries having POW's but this opened my eyes that all of our most loyal allies also have their tragedies and triumphs. Good movie. Rating: - One Soldier's FaithThere is one aspect of this movie that I haven't seen mentioned anywhere, and I am surprised because it really is central to the story. This movie shows only one Japanese soldier who was executed as a result of the trial. (There were actually six executed ... Read More Rating:  - cruel and sadA real cruel and sad story. Shows the second worldwar in a realistic way. see more Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Related Items: Prisoners of the SunBuy Prisoners of the Sun Sale Reviews Deals
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