Go for Broke!

The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II

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.

Cast

Van Johnson

Lt. 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

Col. Charles W. Pence

Don Haggerty

Sgt. Wilson I. Culley

Crew

Paul Vogel

Director of Photography

Robert Pirosh

Director

James E. Newcom

Editor

Dore Schary

Producer

Robert Pirosh

Writer

Alberto Colombo

Original Music Composer

Clips & Videos

The Lost Battalion

The 442nd Unit Joins the U.S. 36th Infantry Division in Battle

Trailer