Behind the Rising Sun

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Behind the Rising Sun ★★½ 1943

A Japanese publisher's political views clash with those of his Americaneducated son in 1930s Japan. Well done despite prewar propaganda themes. 88m/B VHS . Tom Neal, J. Carrol Naish, Robert Ryan, Mike Mazurki, Margo, Gloria Holden, Don Douglas; D: Edward Dmytryk.