Go for Broke! (1951)

5.9/10 92 min Action Drama War History

Overview

A tribute to the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, formed in 1943 by Presidential permission with Japanese-American volunteers. We follow the training of a platoon under the rueful command of Lt. Mike Grayson who shares common prejudices of the time. The 442nd serve in Italy, then France, distinguishing themselves in skirmishes and battles; gradually and naturally, Grayson's prejudices evaporate with dawning realization that his men are better soldiers than he is.

Cast

Van Johnson

Lt. Michael Grayson

Henry Nakamura

Tommy

Warner Anderson

Col. Charles W. Pence

Don Haggerty

Sgt. Wilson I. Culley

Gianna Maria Canale

Rosina

Dan Riss

Capt. Solari

Richard Anderson

Lieutenant

John Banner

German Officer

Hugh Beaumont

Chaplain

Ann Codee

Pianist

Edward Earle

Dress Parade General

Louis Mercier

French Farmer

Roger Moore

Major

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