TMDb Rating
5.8/10
25 verified votes
Go for Broke! (1951)
ActionDramaWarHistory
92 min
"The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II"
Plot Summary
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.
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Keywords to include
ActionDramaWarHistoryRobert PiroshVan JohnsonLane Nakano1951
Director
Robert Pirosh
Top Cast
Van JohnsonLane NakanoGeorge MikiAkira FukunagaKen K. Okamoto
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