Go for Broke!

Go for Broke!

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

Directed by Robert Pirosh

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

195192 min5.9 / 10

A straightforward, earnest tribute to Japanese-American soldiers overcoming prejudice through valor and brotherhood in World War II.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Go for Broke! end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Go for Broke! scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Go for Broke! easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Go for Broke! sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Go for Broke! violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity63

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Surprise7

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Love20

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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