Go for Broke!
"The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II"
Originally released in 1951. Go for Broke! is a action/drama film. directed by Robert Pirosh.
Starring Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, and George Miki
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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. ...
Who directed Go for Broke!?
Go for Broke! was directed by Robert Pirosh.
How long is Go for Broke!?
Go for Broke! has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Go for Broke! released?
Go for Broke! was released on May 4, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Go for Broke!?
The main cast of Go for Broke! includes Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, George Miki, Akira Fukunaga, Ken K. Okamoto.