Blood Oath

1990 "Where does war end and murder begin?"

Blood Oath

6.4 | 1h48m | R | en | Drama

On an obscure Pacific Island just north of Australia, the Japanese Empire has operated a prisoner of war camp for Australian soldiers. At the close of World War II, the liberated POWs tell a gruesome tale of mass executions of over eight hundred persons as well as torture style killings of downed Australian airmen. In an attempt to bring those responsible to justice, the Australian Army establishes a War Crimes Tribunal to pass judgement on the Japanese men and officers who ran the Ambon camp. In an added twist, a high ranking Japanese admiral is implicated, and politics become involoved with justice as American authorities in Japan lobby for the Admiral's release. Written by Anthony Hughes

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6.4 | 1h48m | R | en | Drama , War | More Info

Released: July. 26,1990 | Released Producted By: Blood Oath , Siege Country: Australia Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Bryan Brown , George Takei , Terry O'Quinn

Director

Virginia Bieneman

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Bryan Brown

as Captain Cooper

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George Takei

as Vice-Admiral Baron Takahashi

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Terry O'Quinn

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Reviews

Steve Skafte There's an underlying factor about the design of a film like "Prisoners of the Sun" that doesn't allow for much leeway or originality. Much like similar films in this vein, the clichéd factors are unavoidable. There's to be the prosecutor with anger issues, the stoic (and typically un-convictable) evil leader, and finally, the sacrificial lamb.So, as it is with "Breaker Morant", the quality lies directly with those actors involved. Don't be fooled by Russell Crowe's recent high billing - he is certainly not a star. In fact, he is very nearly unnoticeable amidst the larger happenings around him. The main standout performances belong to Bryan Brown and John Polson. Polson, certainly, gives a lot to the role. He is broken, nervous and jumpy, and highly convincing.The development is rather predictable, I suppose, but the acting manages to carry it through. Overall, this is a good film - not great, but well considered.RATING: 6.9 out of 10

Michael O'Keefe This 1990 Aurstralian feature is based on the real-life tribunal in 1945 held to investigate atrocities committed during WWII. At an interment camp, the Japanese tortured and slaughtered 1100 Australian soldiers. Three hundred survived, nearly most scarred, suicidal and suffering post traumatic disorder. This horrific event went relatively unknown until a mass grave of decapitated corpses was found. Captain Cooper(Bryan Brown)is chosen to prosecute Vice-Admiral Baron Takahashi(George Takei) commander of the Japanese on the island of Ambon. Who ordered who to do what? Dark story with graphic images. The strong cast includes: Terry O'Quinn, Toshi Shioya, Deborah Unger, Jason Donovan, Kazuhiro Muroyama and a young Russell Crowe.

artzau There is a video for this film and it is a good one. The story, a post WW2 investigation of atrocities committed against allied prisoners of war by the Japanese Imperial Army, is a gripping one with an ironic twist. George Takei, the lovable Sulu from the old Star Trek plays a first class slime. Bryant Brown is dynamic (isn't he always) and there are other excellent performances turned in by Japanese actors Tetsu Watanabe and Toshi Shioya. This is not a film for the faint of heart. The story line often presented in flashback is tense and intense. The final scenes with their political agendized justice leaves all us with much to ponder. An excellent film in many respects. A wrenching portrait of a terrible time in our history. Check it out.

Em-21 This film is well made and well cast. The story-line is fairly easy to follow and has just the right amount of action. However, in places the action can be somewhat heavy... although this can only really be expected of a film on this theme. If you like war-time court-room dramas then you will enjoy this film. It is not predictable and the characters are believable.