Gung Ho
"When East meets West, the laughs shift into high gear!"
Originally released in 1986. Gung Ho is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ron Howard.
Starring Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, and George Wendt
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (209 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$36.6M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $36,611,610
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 cul...
Who directed Gung Ho?
Gung Ho was directed by Ron Howard.
How long is Gung Ho?
Gung Ho has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Gung Ho released?
Gung Ho was released on March 14, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gung Ho?
The main cast of Gung Ho includes Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Mimi Rogers, John Turturro.
Is Gung Ho worth watching?
Gung Ho has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 209 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.