Appointment in Tokyo (1945)

Description: Produced by the Army Pictorial Service, Signal Corps, with the cooperation of the Army Air Forces and the United States Navy, and released by Warner Bros. for the War Activities Committee shortly after the surrender of Japan. Follow General Douglas MacArthur and his men from their exile from the Philippines in early 1942, through the signing of the instrument of surrender on the USS Missouri on September 1, 1945. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Director: Jack Hively
Producer: jack hively
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 264 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 14:24:55
Genre: Documentary War History
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Douglas MacArthur
Chester W. Nimitz
James Craig
George C. Kenney

User Reviews

james dearden
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
monte hellman
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
john ford
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
anton giulio majano
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
ted eshbaugh
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
carlo vanzina
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
bernard carr
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
addy sung gam-loi
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
tay garnett
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
joseph seiden
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
richard ashe
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
edward d wood jr
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
william marshall
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
ray kellogg
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
reginald le borg
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
larry g spangler
I found it difficult to stay invested.
kenneth hartford
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
sandy howard
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
richard sale
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
spencer gordon bennet
Great chemistry between the leads.

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