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Only the Brave (2006)

R 99 min  -  Drama | War
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A searing portrait of war and prejudice, 'Only the Brave' takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII... See full summary »

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Lane Nishikawa
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tamlyn Tomita Tamlyn Tomita ...
Mary Takata
Lane Nishikawa Lane Nishikawa ...
Sgt. Jimmy Takata
Greg Watanabe Greg Watanabe ...
Private Freddy Watada
Mark Dacascos ...
Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
Kipp Shiotani ...
Corporal Johnny 'Nomu' Nomura
Jason Scott Lee ...
Sgt. Glenn 'Tak' Takase
Yuji Okumoto ...
Sgt. Yukio 'Yuk' Nakajo
Ehécatl Chávez ...
Father Jordan (as Ehecatl Chavez)
Sara Shields Sara Shields ...
Renee Jordan
Casey Koiwai Casey Koiwai ...
Johnny Nomura Jr.
Jordan Nakahara Jordan Nakahara ...
Betty Nomura
Ken Narasaki ...
Dr. Richard 'Doc' Naganuma
Kenneth Choi ...
Michael Sun Lee ...
Pvt. Al 'Kauai' Nakamura
Garret Sato ...
Corporal Richard 'Hilo' Imamura (as Garret T. Sato)
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A searing portrait of war and prejudice, 'Only the Brave' takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII - the Japanese-American 100th/442nd. In 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, overnight Japanese Americans were put into internment camps for the duration of the war. Determined to prove their loyalty, 1400 Japanese Americans successfully petitioned the government to serve becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion. They were sent to North Africa, Italy and finally France were they performed an impossibly-dangerous rescue of the Texas 36th Division. During their two years of combat these men received an unparalleled 21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 8 Presidential Citations, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze stars - making them the most decorated unit of their size in American military history. This is their story. Written by Randolph Kret  

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Japanese American | Combat | Rescue | Hawaiian | German Soldier  | See more »

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21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 588 Silver Stars, 5,200 Bronze Stars. This is their story

Genres:

Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some war violence and disturbing images See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$3,300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,135 (USA) (30 May 2010) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$142,060 (USA) (11 July 2010)
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