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The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II.The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II.The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Gianna Maria Canale
- Rosina
- (as Gianna Canale)
Luis Aihara
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Richard Anderson
- Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
Danny Aredas
- Masami's Buddy
- (uncredited)
Paul Bannai
- Mail Clerk
- (uncredited)
John Banner
- German Officer
- (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
- Chaplain
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSeveral of the main characters were played by actual members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team depicted in the film. The men saw action with the outfit in Italy and France.
- GoofsDuring the battle in the ruins, the GI holds the mortar tube with his bare hands and fire around ten shells. At that time the tube would have been too hot to handle it bare handed.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Narrator: [voiceover] Battle honors. By order of the Secretary of War, in the name of the President of the United States, as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team is cited for outstanding accomplishment in combat. The gallantry and espirit de corps displayed by their officers and men in bitter action against a formidable enemy exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
- ConnectionsEdited into WW II Theater: Go For Broke (2022)
- SoundtracksThe Meaning of Love
Written by Robert Pirosh, Alberto Colombo and Ken K. Okamoto
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Although somewhat conventional in comparison to most of the great WWII film dramas, Go For Broke remains important as the only Hollywood acknowledgement of the 442nd, and the bravery of the Japanese-Americans who fought with it.
One of my grandfather's brothers was in the 442nd himself, and can still recall tales of basic training and serving in Italy.
I am bothered, however, by the fact that the cover on the video box does not show a single Japanese-American face, and the description does not really explain the historical significance of the events portrayed.
Hey Ted Turner, get your guys together and rectify this problem!
Dwight Sora
One of my grandfather's brothers was in the 442nd himself, and can still recall tales of basic training and serving in Italy.
I am bothered, however, by the fact that the cover on the video box does not show a single Japanese-American face, and the description does not really explain the historical significance of the events portrayed.
Hey Ted Turner, get your guys together and rectify this problem!
Dwight Sora
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- Budget
- $1,337,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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