The Forgotten Force (1994)

The Forgotten Force

1994

Documentary History War

Synopsis

After the atomic obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, over 36,000 Australian men and women, part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), marched onto Japanese soil. They were assigned the toughest and most dangerous area of Japan: Hiroshima Prefecture, which included the atom-bombed city. The Forgotten Force tells for the first time the story of Australia's role in Japan. Rare archival and private footage, photographs and eyewitness accounts from both sides vividly recreate the atmosphere of post-war Japan - the horror of Hiroshima and its aftermath; the struggle to build a new "democratic" society while under the heel of military rule; the growth from suspicion and fear to friendship and trust between foes.

Credits

Director

Raymond Quint

Cast

Hugo Weaving as Narrator

Crew

Peter De Vries (Director of Photography)

Rod Jong (Director of Photography)

Doug Howard (Editor)

Chris Oliver (Executive Producer)

Jan Preston (Original Music Composer)

Adrienne Parr (Producer)