The Battle of Hong Kong (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Battle of Hong Kong (香港攻略 英国崩るゝの日) |
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| Directed by | Shigeo Tanaka |
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| Studio | Dai Nippon Film Company |
| Distributed by | Daiei Studios |
| Release date(s) | 19 November 1942 |
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| Language | Japanese |
The Battle of Hong Kong Honkon kōryaku: Eikoku kuzururu no hi (香港攻略 英国崩るゝの日) (Chinese: 香港攻略), also known as The Day England Fell, is a special film made a long time ago. It was the only movie created in Hong Kong when Japan controlled the area during World War II. This happened between 1941 and 1945. The film was made in 1942 by a Japanese company called Dai Nippon Film Company. A director named Shigeo Tanaka led the project. Most of the actors were Japanese, but some people from Hong Kong's film industry also helped make it.
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About The Battle of Hong Kong Film
This movie, also known as The Day England Fell, was made during a tough time in Hong Kong's history. It was produced by the Dai Nippon Film Company from Japan. The director, Shigeo Tanaka, was in charge of making the film. The movie had an all-Japanese cast, meaning all the main actors were from Japan. However, some local film workers in Hong Kong also helped behind the scenes.
Why Was This Film Made?
The Japanese government used this film for a special purpose. It was a type of movie called propaganda. Propaganda films are made to spread certain ideas or beliefs. In this case, the film was used to spread anti-British messages. It showed the British in a very negative way. The movie tried to make the British look unfair and mean during their time in Hong Kong. This was done to influence people's opinions during the war.
What Happened to The Film?
Sadly, The Battle of Hong Kong is now a lost film. This means that no known copies of the movie exist anymore. It is not available to watch or study today. Many old films become lost over time because of damage, decay, or simply being thrown away. It's rare for a film to be completely lost, but it does happen.
See also
- List of Hong Kong films
