The Choice of Hercules (2002)

Other name: 突入せよ！あさま山荘事件, Totsunyuseyo! Asama sanso jiken

Description:

The gripping true story begins in February 1972, as five members of the Japanese Red Army take a proprietor's wife hostage at a remote mountain lodge. National Police Agency officer Sassa Atsuyuki arrives to lead the challenging rescue operation. What was expected to be a swift resolution becomes a prolonged, complex siege, plagued by sub-zero temperatures, the police's inability to use firearms, and intense inter-departmental conflict. On the tenth day, a risky move to break into the lodge with a crane-operated wrecking ball fails when the equipment malfunctions. Following a tragic sacrifice by the head of the riot police, Sassa assumes command, demonstrating resolute leadership. He orchestrates a final, decisive raid, successfully apprehending all radicals and ensuring the hostage's safety. This intense drama highlights the extraordinary resolve and tough decisions made under extreme pressure.

Director: Harada Masato [原田眞人]

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2002

Genre:Action; police