• Synopsis
  • Awards
  • Credits
  • 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

    • Won Best Art Direction – Hajime Oikawa

    And 8 Nominations including:

    • Best Film
    • Best Director (Masahiro Shinoda)
    • Best Editing (Hiroshi Okuda)
    • 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

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