Iain Glen - Spy Sorge

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Spy Sorge
(2003)

Asmik Ace Entertainment
Manfred Durniok
Filmproduktion
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SYNOPSIS

The true story of Richard Sorge, who ran a highly sophisticated espionage ring under the noses of Japan's infamous secret police during the Second World War. He penetrated the German embassy as a trusted Nazi journalist and became a confidant of the ambassador. Privy to highly secretive information, Sorge transmitted a steady stream of priceless information to Red Army intelligence and thus contributed significantly to the defeat of Nazi Germany. Eventually discovered he became the first European to be sentenced to death by a Japanese court. Based on extensive research 'Spy Sorge,' directed by the great Japanese director Masahiro Shinoda tells the story of an extraordinarily brave group of men that history has largely forgotten.

AWARDS

Awards of the Japanese Academy 2004
1. Won Best Art Direction - Hajime Oikawa
And 8 Nominations including:
1. Best Film
2. Best Director (Masahiro Shinoda)
3. Best Editing (Hiroshi Okuda)
4. Best Cinematography (Tatsuo Suzuki)
Credits

Iain Glen
Richard Sorge

Masahiro Motoki
Hidemi Ozaki

Kippei Shiina
Mitsusada Yoshikawa

Takaya Kamikawa
Tokko T

Toshiya Nagasawa
Miyagi

Riona Hazuki
Hanako Miyake

Koyuki
Yoshiko Yamazaki

Yui Natsukawa
Hideko Ozaki

Takaaki Enoki
Duke Fumimaro Konoye

Hideji Otaki
Duke Kinmochi Sai-onji

Shima Iwashita
Mrs. Konoe

Director
Masahiro Shinoda

Writers
Robert Mandy
Masahiro Shinoda

The great Japanese director Masahiro Shinoda tells the story of an extraordinarily brave group of men that history has largely forgotten.