Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty (2008)

From 1937 to 1948 gold, silver, platinum and diamonds were looted by the Imperial Japanese Army during its campaigns throughout Asia-a treasure trove worth billions whose location has remained unclear until today. Rumor had it that hundreds of tones of gold were buried in the Philippines. In an exciting investigation of the 20th century history, director Egmont R. Koch embarks on the trail of Japan’s stolen gold, a journey that takes him to the Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan. He discovers documents that prove that the disappeared loot was used to finance the Cold War in Asia and to corrupt nationalist Japanese politicians.

Director: Egmont R. Koch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Sven Kiesche
Editing: Arno Schumann
Production: Egmont R. Koch Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Original Language: en

Keywords

gold, japan, world war ii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty about?
From 1937 to 1948 gold, silver, platinum and diamonds were looted by the Imperial Japanese Army during its campaigns throughout Asia-a treasure trove worth billions whose location has remained unclear until today. Rumor had it that hundreds of tones of gold were buried in the Philippines. In an exciting investigation of the 20th century history, director Egmont R. Koch embarks on the trail of Japan’s stolen gold, a journey that takes him to the Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan. He discovers documents that prove that the disappeared loot was used to finance the Cold War in Asia and to corrupt nationalist Japanese politicians.
Who directed Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty?
Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty was directed by Egmont R. Koch.
How long is Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty?
Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty?
Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty is a Documentary film.
Where was Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty produced?
Dirty Gold: The Disappearance of the Japanese war booty was produced in Germany.