Movie: Appointment in Tokyo

Top 4 Billed Cast

Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur

Himself (archive footage)

Chester W. Nimitz
Chester W. Nimitz

Himself (archive footage)

James Craig
James Craig

Narrator

George C. Kenney
George C. Kenney

Self

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