Series synopsis
Tokyo Trial is a Japanese drama war & politics television series that premiered on NHK on December 12, 2016. It ended on December 15, 2016. It stars Stacy Keach, Tim Ahern, Serge Hazanavicius and Jonathan Hyde.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Stacy Keach as Narrator (voice)
- Tim Ahern as Myron C. Cramer
- Serge Hazanavicius as Henri Bernard
- Jonathan Hyde as President Sir William Webb
- Julian Wadham as Erima H. Northcroft
- Stephen McHattie as Edward Stuart McDougall
- David K.S. Tse as Mei Ju-ao
- Bert Matias as Colonel Delfín Jaranilla
Supporting cast
- Kęstutis Jakštas as General I.M. Zaryanov
- William Hope as John P. Higgins
- Hadewych Minis as Eta Harich-Schneider
- Michael Ironside as General Douglas MacArthur
- Irrfan Khan as Radhabinod Pal
- Marcel Hensema as B. V. A. Röling
- Paul Freeman as William. D. Patrick
- Petras Kuneika as MacArthur's Aide
Guest cast
- Masato Tanno as Hotel Personnel
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 12, 2016 | December 15, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
December 12, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When the judges move to oust Tribunal President Webb, MacArthur must appoint a new leader. The recently arrived justice from India stirs tensions. |
December 13, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With a newly appointed president in place, the tribunal considers crucial testimony. Pal and Röling butt heads as Pal prepares his own judgment. |
December 14, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 12, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2016 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |