Go for Broke!
“The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-17
Top Cast
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Van Johnson
Michael Grayson
Lane Nakano
Sam
George Miki
Chick
Akira Fukunaga
Frank
Ken K. Okamoto
Kaz
Henry Oyasato
Ohhara
Harry Hamada
Masami
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)
Jerry Fujikawa
Communications Sergeant (uncredited)
Ann Codee
Pianist (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Dress Parade General (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Pirosh
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Pirosh
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- Go for Broke!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Pirosh
Robert Pirosh
Alberto Colombo
Paul Vogel
James E. Newcom
Dore Schary
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Robert Pirosh
Director
James E. Newcom
Editor
Dore Schary
Producer
Robert Pirosh
Writer
Alberto Colombo
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Go for Broke! about?
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.
Who directed Go for Broke!?
Go for Broke! was directed by Robert Pirosh.
Who stars in Go for Broke!?
The principal cast of Go for Broke! includes Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, George Miki, Akira Fukunaga, Ken K. Okamoto.
When was Go for Broke! released and how long is it?
Go for Broke! was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Go for Broke!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Go for Broke! was composed by Alberto Colombo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Go for Broke!?
Go for Broke! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).