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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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Storyline
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
Featured review
Japanese-Americans serving in the U.S. army during World War 11 is the central theme of this film. How ironic that this occurred while we were placing other Japanese-Americans in internment camps during this period.
Van Johnson harbors prejudice as he chosen to shape these recruits up. While he runs into difficulty with top brass, he does his job well.
He comes to understand and appreciate his men. When he meets up with his old Texas regiment, he fights someone for passing an anti-Japanese remark.
The Japanese players do a good job of showing that their true spirits were with the U.S.
A totally satisfying film depicting the human spirit.
Van Johnson harbors prejudice as he chosen to shape these recruits up. While he runs into difficulty with top brass, he does his job well.
He comes to understand and appreciate his men. When he meets up with his old Texas regiment, he fights someone for passing an anti-Japanese remark.
The Japanese players do a good job of showing that their true spirits were with the U.S.
A totally satisfying film depicting the human spirit.
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,337,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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