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Japanese cinema: History
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) 
Richard Fleischer
Richard Fleischer
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1941. In an attempt to weaken Japan after its seizure of Indochina, the United States imposes an embargo that will deprive the country of essential raw materials. Japan reacts by signing a tripartite agreement with Germany and Italy whilst making preparations for a war with America. Having identified the American Pacific fleet stationed at Hawaii as an immediate threat, the Japanese plan an all-out attack, although some fear that this will lead to them fighting a war they cannot hope to win...
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