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Tokyo Trial

Drama, War, History · 2016 · Rated 7.3/10

Last aired: S1 E4, Episode 4 · 2016-12-15

In the wake of World War II, 11 Allied judges are tasked with weighing the fates of Japanese war criminals in a tense international trial.

Cast

Paul Freeman The Honourable Lord Patrick

Marcel Hensema Professor Bert Röling

Jonathan Hyde Sir William Webb

Michael Ironside Douglas MacArthur

Serge Hazanavicius Henri Bernard

Irrfan Khan Radhabinod Pal

Stephen McHattie Edward Stuart McDougall

David Tse Mei Ru'ao

Julian Wadham Erima Harvey Northcroft

Bert Matias Colonel Delfin Jaranilla

Hadewych Minis Frau Harich-Schneider

Gabija Jaraminaitė Zaryanov's Translator

Kęstutis Jakštas Major-General I. M. Zaryanov

Tim Ahern Major-General Myron C. Cramer

Tsukamoto Shinya Michio Takeyama

Porgy Franssen General Willink

William Hope John P. Higgins

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2016-12-12 · 50 min In the spring of 1946, judges from 11 Allied nations begin assembling in a war-torn Tokyo hotel to argue the atrocities of Japanese war criminals.

E2 Episode 2 2016-12-13 · 50 min When the judges move to oust Tribunal President Webb, MacArthur must appoint a new leader. The recently arrived justice from India stirs tensions.

E3 Episode 3 2016-12-14 · 50 min With a newly appointed president in place, the tribunal considers crucial testimony. Pal and Röling butt heads as Pal prepares his own judgment.

E4 Episode 4 2016-12-15 · 50 min As the trial comes to a close, Webb learns the majority is writing a judgment without him. But a divided tribunal must still debate final sentencing.

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