poster

1951

NR (05/04/1951) (US)

Action, Drama, War

1h 32m

57

User Score

The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II

Overview

A tribute to the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, formed in 1943 by Presidential permission with Japanese-American volunteers. We follow the training of a platoon under the rueful command of Lt. Mike Grayson who shares common prejudices of the time. The 442nd serve in Italy, then France, distinguishing themselves in skirmishes and battles; gradually and naturally, Grayson's prejudices evaporate with dawning realization that his men are better soldiers than he is.

1951

57

User Score

NR (05/04/1951) (US)

Action, Drama, War

1h 32m

The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during World War II

Overview

A tribute to the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, formed in 1943 by Presidential permission with Japanese-American volunteers. We follow the training of a platoon under the rueful command of Lt. Mike Grayson who shares common prejudices of the time. The 442nd serve in Italy, then France, distinguishing themselves in skirmishes and battles; gradually and naturally, Grayson's prejudices evaporate with dawning realization that his men are better soldiers than he is.

Cast

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Lt. Michael Grayson

Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Col. Charles W. Pence

Don Haggerty

Don Haggerty

Sgt. Wilson I. Culley

Dan Riss

Dan Riss

Capt. Solari

John Banner

John Banner

German Officer

Jerry Fujikawa

Jerry Fujikawa

Communications Sergeant

Ann Codee

Ann Codee

Pianist

Edward Earle

Edward Earle

Dress Parade General

Louis Mercier

Louis Mercier

French Farmer