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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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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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American history to be definitely remembered and honoured...
This film depicts (for a 50's war flick) the trials of the 442nd Infantry Regiment, a group of ALL-VOLUNTEER Japanese-American soldiers that fought in Europe against the Axis forces. The soldiers in this unit volunteered from the concentration, err... internment camps to fight for their and our country. They performed brilliantly and became the highest decorated unit in U.S. Army history. Former Senator Daniel Inouye was an officer in the 442nd, too!
While this is not the most exciting war movie ever made, it is certainly worth adding to a collection, especially since it can be bought in a 2-VHS set with "Gung Ho." Of special note is the scene where two German soldiers are trying to make heads-or-tails of of the Japanese chatter on field phone lines they are tapping.
While this is not the most exciting war movie ever made, it is certainly worth adding to a collection, especially since it can be bought in a 2-VHS set with "Gung Ho." Of special note is the scene where two German soldiers are trying to make heads-or-tails of of the Japanese chatter on field phone lines they are tapping.
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- Budget
- $1,337,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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