Tokyo Trial

45min

Drama

War & Politics

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.

Production Companies

Don Carmody Television

FATT Productions

NHK

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

45min

12th Dec 2016

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

45min

13th Dec 2016

When the judges move to oust Tribunal President Webb, MacArthur must appoint a new leader. The recently arrived justice from India stirs tensions.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

45min

14th Dec 2016

With a newly appointed president in place, the tribunal considers crucial testimony. Pal and Röling butt heads as Pal prepares his own judgment.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

45min

15th Dec 2016

As the trial comes to a close, Webb learns the majority is writing a judgment without him. But a divided tribunal must still debate final sentencing.

First air date

12th Dec 2016

Last air date

15th Dec 2016

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks