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Go for Broke!

  • 19511951
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
Go for Broke! (1951)
The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II.
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Pirosh
  • Writer
    • Robert Pirosh
  • Stars
    • Van Johnson
    • Lane Nakano
    • George Miki
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Pirosh
  • Writer
    • Robert Pirosh
  • Stars
    • Van Johnson
    • Lane Nakano
    • George Miki
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:42
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    Photos14

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    Akira Fukunaga and George Tanaguchi in Go for Broke! (1951)
    Dan Riss in Go for Broke! (1951)
    Gianna Maria Canale in Go for Broke! (1951)
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    Top cast

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    Van Johnson
    Van Johnson
    • Lt. Michael Graysonas Lt. Michael Grayson
    Lane Nakano
    • Samas Sam
    George Miki
    • Chickas Chick
    Akira Fukunaga
    • Frankas Frank
    Ken K. Okamoto
    • Kazas Kaz
    Henry Oyasato
    • Ohharaas Ohhara
    Harry Hamada
    • Masamias Masami
    Henry Nakamura
    Henry Nakamura
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Warner Anderson
    Warner Anderson
    • Col. Charles W. Penceas Col. Charles W. Pence
    Don Haggerty
    Don Haggerty
    • Sgt. Wilson I. Culleyas Sgt. Wilson I. Culley
    Gianna Maria Canale
    Gianna Maria Canale
    • Rosinaas Rosina
    • (as Gianna Canale)
    Dan Riss
    Dan Riss
    • Capt. Solarias Capt. Solari
    Luis Aihara
    • Soldieras Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Anderson
    Richard Anderson
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    • (uncredited)
    Danny Aredas
    • Masami's Buddyas Masami's Buddy
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bannai
    • Mail Clerkas Mail Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    John Banner
    John Banner
    • German Officeras German Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont
    • Chaplainas Chaplain
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Pirosh
    • Writer
      • Robert Pirosh
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Several 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.
    • Goofs
      When Lt Grayson formally reports to his regimental commander at Camp Shelby, he performs a complete salute before the commander even begins his. Proper procedure would be for Grayson to bring his salute up, wait for his commander to complete a full salute, then return his arm to his side.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story (1951)
    • Soundtracks
      The Meaning of Love
      Written by Robert Pirosh, Alberto Colombo and Ken K. Okamoto

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Comments about the overlooked nature of the film.
    This little-known film is an interesting dramatic study of real life Japanese-Americans who volunteered to fight for their country despite the interment of their families back in the 'States. Their amazing heroism and patriotism is shown in contrast to the rascism and general mistrust they are shown by white members of the US army that they encounter. Racial issues such as their treatment compared to German-Americans or Italian-Americans are dealt with, but not in a heavy handed way. The dialogue is surprisingly believable and interesting, and even amusing. The battle sequences are good but nothing like Saving Private Ryan - this is a 1950s film, after all. All WWII film buffs should make a point of seeing this film, which sometimes appears on the History Channel.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1951 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Italian
      • Hawaiian
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Mot okänt mål
    • Filming locations
      • Riverside County, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,337,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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