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MacArthur's Children

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In this drama at the end of World War II, the inhabitants of a small Japanese fishing village must come to terms with their nation's defeat and the sudden occupation of General MacArthur and his troops.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1984-06-23

Runtime: 143 mins

Director: Masahiro Shinoda

Spoken language: 日本語

Genres: War, Drama, Comedy

Original title: MacArthur's Children

Production Companies: Herald Ace

Production Countries: Japan

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