Go For Broke!
by Robert Pirosh
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Actor: Akira Fukunaga, George Miki, Ken K. Okamoto, Lane Nakano, Van JohnsonDirector: Robert Pirosh
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 92 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-01-29
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Vci Video
Movie Reviews of Go For Broke!
Movie Review: The Most Decorated Unit
Summary: 3 Stars
The 442nd Combat team was one of the most decorated units in WW II. This film tells their story to those who never heard of them. Other Americans of Japanese ancestry served as translators in the Pacific theater. It was an all-volunteer outfit whose members were investigated. The talk tells about the families who were forcibly relocated, and the background of the soldiers. The new lieutenant enforces the rules and starts training. [It seems more sedate than "Gung Ho".] Do they have regulation haircuts? "Go for broke" is pidgin English for "shoot the works".
In May 1944 the Combat team is shipped out to Europe. They land in Naples Italy and continue to the front. Lt. Grayson extends his break too long. Soon they come under fire, and neutralize the enemy. "Squad leaders up front!" They capture the enemy. Next they are sent to France and join another unit. Lt. Grayson negotiates with his old sergeant. Then they see action. One unit is surrounded; can they be rescued? You know there will be a happy ending for this war film. The rescued soldiers are given cigarettes. Their unit is given their deserved award at the end of the war.
This film has a relaxed tone compared to earlier films.
Summary of Go For Broke!
They were the 442nd Regimental Combat Team... a squad of loyal, Japanese-Americans who had to battle prejudice as well as the Axis enemy. Van Johnson stars as their contemptuous top-kick, whose bigotry gives way to respect in the crucible of war. Supporting Johnson is a cast of veterans, all former members of the highly decorated 442nd, whose battle cry, "Go For Broke!" means, "Shoot the works!" Bonus Features: Original Theatrical Trailer| Scene Selection. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 92 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1951; SRP - $9.99.Action & Adventure DVD Video
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