Go for Broke! (1951)

5.9/10 92 min 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

Michael Grayson

Henry Nakamura

Tommy

Warner Anderson

Charles Pence

Don Haggerty

Wilson Culley

Gianna Maria Canale

Rosina

Dan Riss

Captain Solari

Richard Anderson

Lieutenant (uncredited)

John Banner

German Officer (uncredited)

Hugh Beaumont

Chaplain (uncredited)

Ann Codee

Pianist (uncredited)

Edward Earle

Dress Parade General (uncredited)

Louis Mercier

French Farmer (uncredited)

Roger Moore

Major (uncredited)

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