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Tom Neal
Major Steve Ross
Barbara Hale
Abby Drake
Marc Cramer
Lewis Jardine
Richard Loo
Col. Hideko Okanura
Keye Luke
Haan-Soo
Leonard Strong
Maj. Nogira
Benson Fong
Capt. Tanahe
Clarence Lung
Major Ichibo
Keye Chang
Capt. Sato
Michael St. Angel
Andrew Kent
Russell Hicks
Gen. T.W. Stanton (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Col. Blaine (uncredited)
Bruce Edwards
Capt. Harris (uncredited)
Joseph Kim
Sgt. Osami (uncredited)
Paul Fung
Capt. Yamanashi (uncredited)
Robert Clarke
Narrator / Prisoner Rosenbaum (uncredited)
Edmund Glover
Prisoner (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Dr. Langley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Robert Bren
- Original Title
- First Yank into Tokyo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater
Harry J. Wild
Philip Martin
Jack J. Gross, J. Robert Bren
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
J. Robert Bren
Screenplay
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Philip Martin
Editor
J. Robert Bren
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Yank into Tokyo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Yank into Tokyo about?
A U.S. pilot undergoes plastic surgery and drops into Japan to get a captive scientist's (Marc Cramer) atomic secrets.
Who directed First Yank into Tokyo?
First Yank into Tokyo was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in First Yank into Tokyo?
The principal cast of First Yank into Tokyo includes Tom Neal, Barbara Hale, Marc Cramer, Richard Loo, Keye Luke.
When was First Yank into Tokyo released and how long is it?
First Yank into Tokyo was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Yank into Tokyo?
First Yank into Tokyo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).