Gung Ho
“When East meets West, the laughs shift into high gear!”
Synopsis
When a western Pennsylvania auto plant is acquired by a Japanese company, brokering auto worker Hunt Stevenson faces the tricky challenge of mediating the assimilation of two clashing corporate cultures. At one end is the Japanese plant manager and the sycophant who is angling for his position. At the other, a number of disgruntled long-time union members struggle with the new exigencies of Japanese quality control.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-08
Top Cast
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Michael Keaton
Hunt Stevenson
Gedde Watanabe
Oishi Kazihiro
George Wendt
Buster
Mimi Rogers
Audrey
John Turturro
Willie
So Yamamura
Mr. Sakamoto
Sab Shimono
Saito
Rick Overton
Googie
Clint Howard
Paul
Jihmi Kennedy
Junior
Michelle Johnson
Heather DiStefano
Rodney Kageyama
Ito
Rance Howard
Mayor Conrad Zwart
Patti Yasutake
Umeki Kazihiro
Jerry Tondo
Kazuo
Dennis Sakamoto
Matsumura
Stan Egi
Kenji
Martin Ferrero
Crandall
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.82x
+$23.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Gung Ho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Edwin Blum
Thomas Newman
Donald Peterman
Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley
Tony Ganz, Ron Howard, Deborah Blum
Department Leadership Roster
Babaloo Mandel
Screenplay
Lowell Ganz
Screenplay
Ron Howard
Director
Tony Ganz
Producer
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Deborah Blum
Producer
Mike Hill
Editor
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
James L. Schoppe
Production Design
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gung Ho
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What is Gung Ho about?
When a western Pennsylvania auto plant is acquired by a Japanese company, brokering auto worker Hunt Stevenson faces the tricky challenge of mediating the assimilation of two clashing corporate cultures. At one end is the Japanese plant manager and the sycophant who is angling for his position. At the other, a number of disgruntled long-time union members struggle with the new exigencies of Japanese quality control.
Who directed Gung Ho?
Gung Ho was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in Gung Ho?
The principal cast of Gung Ho includes Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Mimi Rogers, John Turturro.
When was Gung Ho released and how long is it?
Gung Ho was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gung Ho?
Gung Ho had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $36.6M at the worldwide box office (2.82 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Gung Ho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gung Ho was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gung Ho?
Gung Ho holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).