Douglas macarthur, is by far the best thing about emperor, a movie that gets bogged down in a sappy romance, with. Historical hits and misses in the movie emperor armchair. Marks school of texas, a prestigious prep school for boys in dallas, on a scholarship, and went to. Feb 28, 2017 11 videos play all emperor 2012 movie movieclipsfilm life is beautiful 610 movie clip creative translation 1997 hd duration. Apr 26, 2012 the new movie from director peter webber, starring matthew fox, tommy lee jones and eriko hatsune. Deadline is reporting that tommy lee jones will be portraying general douglas macarthur in the emperor, the film based on a screenplay by david klass and vera blasi. Tommy lee jones and matthew fox star in lead roles as general douglas macarthur and brigadier general bonner fellers respectively. Emperor 720p, 1080p, emperor fast download, i have to admit i liked this movie a lot. Matthew fox as the protagonist was well chosen, and tommy lee jones did a passable job as general macarthur.
He charges general bonner fellers matthew fox to round up and arrest any members of the japanese government or military who were involved with starting the war. Normally i really like tlj, but in this movie he did a shjob. Also comments on his next directing gig, the homesman by steve frosty weintraub march 5, 20. A gripping tale of love and honor forged between fierce enemies of war, inspired by true events and starring matthew fox and academy awardwinner tommy lee jones as general douglas macarthur. Tommy lee jones born september 15, 1946 is an american actor and filmmaker. General bonner fellers matthew fox is hired by general douglas macarthur tommy lee jones to investigate the role of emperor hirohito takataro kataoka during world war ii, to investigate whether the emperor should be tried as. Historical hits and misses in the movie emperor by mo ludan. Emperor is a 2012 historical fiction film about the end of world war ii, starring tommy lee jones and matthew fox the emperor s position in japan has been seen as a god by the japanese people for hundreds of years, and the current emperor hirohito is no exception. Macarthur oversees japans surrender, an act that dispels the nations centuriesold beliefs about its emperor.
As the japanese surrender at the end of world war ii, general fellers is tasked with deciding if emperor hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. The movie lacks the fastpaced action that many expect from a visit to the. Tommy lee jones confidently occupies the shoes of a demanding man with the world at his feet, but he appears in a paltry few scenes, crowded out by a subplot about. Matthew fox world war z, i, alex cross, lost joins with academy awardr winner tommy lee jones lincoln, no country for old men, the fugitive, hope springs, newcomer eriko hatsune and awardwinning japanese star toshiyuki nishida to bring to life the american occupation of japan in the perilous and unpredictable days just after emperor hirohitos world war ii surrender. Emperor on dvd august, 20 starring matthew fox, tommy lee jones, eriko hatsune, toshiyuki nishida. Emperor official trailer tommy lee jones and matthew fox by filmisnow action movie trailers. Douglas macarthur tommy lee jones as america assumes control of japan at the end of world war ii. Jan 17, 2012 deadline is reporting that tommy lee jones will be portraying general douglas macarthur in the emperor, the film based on a screenplay by david klass and vera blasi. Watch emperor 2012 full movie online 123movies go123movies. Emperor follows general bonner fellers matthew fox a man who lived in japan prior to the war and is given the decision of whether or not the emperor of japan should be tried fro war crimes, a decision he is to make under the close inspection of general douglas macarthur tommy lee jones.
Influencing his ruling is his quest to find aya, an exchange student he met years earlier in the u. Tommy lee jones, here to save your movie film the guardian. Emperor movie clip starring tommy lee jones and matthew fox. Tommy lee jones plays a fat, out of whack macarthur. Eriko hatsune also stars in director peter webbers drama about the american occupation of japan following world war ii. Macarthurs task which he assigns to fellers is to determine whether emperor hirohito ordered the attack on pearl harbor and, if so, to decide whether he should be executed for doing so. See the movie posters, photos, cast, synopsis, movie rating and release date. A gripping tale of love and honor forged between fierce enemies of war, emperor unfolds the story, inspired by true events, of the bold and secret. Emperor film emperor is a 2012 americanjapanese historical drama film directed by peter webber, marking his first film in five years. Tommy himself worked in underwater construction and on an oil rig. Marshal samuel gerard in the 1993 thriller film the fugitive.
Matthew fox and oscarwinner tommy lee jones as general douglas macarthur star in this epic tale. That part of the movie is very interesting and enjoyable to watch. An eighthgeneration texan, actor tommy lee jones, born september 15th, 1946, attended harvard university, where he roomed with future u. Tommy lee jones born september 15, 1946 is an american actor and.
Emperor trailer starring tommy lee jones and matthew fox jan 17, 20. Tommy lee jones list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Tommy lee jones was born in san saba, texas, the son of lucille marie scott, a police officer and beauty shop owner, and clyde c. Douglas macarthur in gigantic silhouette, his corncob pipe nearly the same height. Will smith, tommy lee jones and josh brolin, as tommy lee jones oh, and aliens. Rex w ith a face that belongs either on mount rushmore or one of the higherdenomination us treasury banknotes, tommy lee jones has for 40 years been the. Emperor doesnt even attempt to create tension when it. In 1945, general douglas macarthur tommy lee jones arrives in tokyo to oversee japans surrender and help restore order to the country. Tommy lee jones talks emperor and the homesman, which he. Generals decision to hang axis power partner emperor hirohito of japan after wwii hinges on his search for a past japanese exchange student. War ii, general fellers is tasked with deciding if emperor hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. Three new clips from director peter webbers historical drama emperor, starring tommy lee jones and matthew fox. Tommy lee jones full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Douglas macarthur in gigantic silhouette, his corncob pipe nearly the same height as the american man and japanese woman embracing at the bottom of the frame, deep in the embrace of what appears to be forbidden wartime movie love. Fellers is tasked with deciding if emperor hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. Jan 17, 2012 tommy lee jones has joined the cast of emperor for director burr steers and exclusive media group. Matthew fox, tommy lee jones, eriko hatsune, imdb rating.
Emperor 2012, pg, 105 mins, directed by peter webber, starring tommy lee jones general of the army douglas macarthur, matthew fox general bonner fellers, eriko hatsune aya shimada, toshiyuki nishida general kajima and takataro kataoka japanese emperor hirohito. Douglas macarthur with deciding if emperor hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. With the eyes of the world and history upon them, macarthur and his protege will change japan forever. Jan 18, 20 emperor s trailer confirms that the film is setting itself up as a prestige picture with future awards in mind. Everything you need to know about emperor movie 20. He has received four academy award nominations, winning the best supporting actor oscar for his performance as u. First clip from the historical drama emperor starring tommy lee jones, matthew fox, and eriko hatsune. The oscarwinning actor costars with matthew fox in the world war ii drama emperor, an.
Tommy lee jones talks emperor, surprises during research, and more. Marks school of texas, a prestigious prep school for boys in dallas, on a scholarship, and went. Mar 08, 20 in emperor, tommy lee jones takes on the role of gen. Once again, tommy lee jones is on the hunt for a criminal, except this time, rather than a doctor accused of murder, or a hitman hunting for missing money, hes. We reported earlier this month that matthew fox joined the cast the project is inspired by the. Douglas macarthur, matthew fox center rear and isao natsuyagi in emperor, a film by peter webber about the american postwar occupation of japan. Watch the movie trailer for the world war ii historical drama emperor, starring tommy lee jones and matthew fox. See more ideas about matthew fox, tommy lee jones and new movies. Despite a typically strong performance from tommy lee jones, emperor. The oscarwinning actor costars with matthew fox in the world war ii drama emperor, an interesting historical mystery that may otherwise. Emperor really could have been a great movie, but it just doesnt. Mar 05, 20 tommy lee jones talks emperor, surprises during research, and more. Matthew fox plays general bonner fellers who is given 10 days by general douglas macarthur tommy lee jones to determine if emperor hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal.
In the end, probably the best way to watch emperor is to pretend that the supreme command of allied forces in japan after world war ii was tommy lee jones. Tommy lee jones e matthew fox estrelam em papeis principais. Emperor wastes tommy lee jones delightful performance. Superb historical drama, with a quick pace, which i appreciate most historical movies seem to drag in my humble opinion. The movie bears no resemblance to what the immediate postwar world was like. The film sees macarthur in japan, tasked with rebuilding the. Emperors trailer confirms that the film is setting itself up as a prestige picture with future awards in mind. Douglas macarthur in gigantic silhouette, his corncob pipe nearly the same height as the american man and japanese woman embracing at the bottom of the frame, deep in the embrace of what appears to be forbidden wartime movie love only the title tells us this wont be your standard issue world war ii movie. The poster for emperor shows tommy lee jones as gen. Mar 05, 20 watch the movie trailer for the world war ii historical drama emperor, starring tommy lee jones and matthew fox. Army under the aegis of general douglas macarthur tommy lee jones are crafting a rebuilding of their conquered former enemies but there are a few pieces of business to take care of most notably the fate.
Starring academy awardwinner tommy lee jones, matthew fox, and newcomer eriko hatsune, emperor brings to life the american occupation of ja. The movie throws in a cliched love story involving fellers and aya eriko hatsune, a japanese. Movie takes place right after the end of world war 2. Emperor 2012, pg, 105 mins, directed by peter webber, starring tommy lee jones general of the army douglas macarthur, matthew fox general bonner fellers, eriko hatsune aya shimada, toshiyuki nishida general kajima and takataro kataoka japanese emperor hirohito while not perfect and there are.
Emperor is a 2012 americanjapanese historical drama film directed by peter webber, marking his first film in five years. Emperor 20 movie trailer tommy lee jones, matthew fox. Rising star joel edgerton can write, too by peter martin jan 18, 2012 comments men in black 3 trailer. Emperor movie clip starring tommy lee jones and matthew. A gripping tale of love and honor forged between fierce enemies of war, emperor unfolds the story, inspired by. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Douglas macarthur, one of the most iconic military leaders in u. Once again, tommy lee jones is on the hunt for a criminal, except this time, rather than a doctor accused of murder, or a hitman hunting for missing money, hes taking on an emperor in the wake of.
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