TORA! TORA! TORA!

is the Japanese signal to attack - and the movie meticulously recreates the attack on Pearl Harbor and the events leading up to it.

Opening scenes contrast the American and Japanese positions.

Japanese imperialists decide to stage the attack.

Top US brass ignore its possibility.

Intercepted Japanese messages warn of it - but never reach FDRs desk.

Radar warnings are disregarded.

Even the entrapment of a Japanese submarine in Pearl Harbor before the attack goes unreported.

Ultimately the Day of Infamy arrives - in the most spectacular, gut-wrenching cavalcade of action-packed footage ever.

Its the most dazzling recreation of Americas darkest day - and some of her finest hours.