Lt. Colonel Masutaka Ida — Japan's Longest Day Character Profile

About Lt. Colonel Masutaka Ida

Imperial Japanese Army officer participating in the Kyūjō Incident, leading rebel troops to storm the palace grounds and intercept the surrender recording.

Character Facts

Played by

Etsushi Takahashi

Appears in

Japan's Longest Day (1967)

Role

Supporting

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