None But the Brave (1965)

American and Japanese soldiers, stranded on a tiny Pacific island during World War II, must make a temporary truce and cooperate to survive various tribulations. Told through the eyes of ... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Sinatra

Writers:

John Twist (screenplay), Katsuya Susaki (screenplay),

Stars:

Tatsuya Mihashi, Takeshi Katô, Frank Sinatra

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tatsuya Mihashi	...	Lt. Kuroki
Takeshi Katô	...	Sgt. Tamura (as Takeshi Kato)
Homare Suguro	...	Lance Cpl. Hirano
Kenji Sahara	...	Cpl. Fujimoto
Masahiko Tanimura	...	Lead Pvt. Ando
Tôru Ibuki	...	Pvt. Arikawa (as Toru Ibuki)
Ryucho Shunputei	...	Pvt. Okuda
Hisao Dazai	...	Pvt. Tokumaru
Susumu Kurobe	...	Pvt. Goro
Takashi Inagaki	...	Pvt. Ishi
Kenichi Hata	...	Pvt. Sato
Frank Sinatra	...	Chief Pharmacist Mate
Clint Walker	...	Capt. Dennis Bourke
Tommy Sands	...	2nd Lt. Blair
Brad Dexter	...	Sgt. Bleeker

Storyline

American and Japanese soldiers, stranded on a tiny Pacific island during World War II, must make a temporary truce and cooperate to survive various tribulations. Told through the eyes of the American and Japanese unit commanders, who must deal with an atmosphere of growing distrust and tension between their men.

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Taglines:

The brave are never different - only different looking!

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

24 February 1965 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Lohn der Mutigen

Filming Locations:

Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Tokyo Eiga Co Ltd., Toho Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording) (uncredited)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is from John Dryden's poem, "Alexander's Feast", stanza 1: "None but the brave/ deserve the fair."

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Goofs

The M1 Carbines used in the film have bayonet studs mounted under their barrels. However, this modification was not incorporated until after World War II, when the carbines underwent refurbishment and updating at Government arsenals.

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Crazy Credits

The line "Nobody Ever Wins" appears in place of "The End" just before the end credits start, which is appropriate given the film's anti-war message.

User Reviews

Can't take my eyes off

Although some of the characters may be stereotypes (the twirp LT and the crusty SGT) there is a lot to this movie that makes it worthwhile viewing. However, whenever i see this movie in the listings, i always tune in ... the beautiful Clint Walker is the main attraction. Can't take my eyes off him!! Gorgeous eyes and that physique ... definitely what a Real Man should look like!!