21 Jul 1983
Barefoot Gen
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Go for Broke!
The story of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe during 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.
Top Billed Cast
Van Johnson Lt. Michael Grayson
Lane Nakano Sam
George Miki Chick
Akira Fukunaga Frank
Ken K. Okamoto Kaz
Henry Oyasato Ohhara
Harry Hamada Masami
Henry Nakamura Tommy
Warner Anderson Col. Charles W. Pence
Don Haggerty Sgt. Wilson I. Culley
Gianna Maria Canale Rosina
Dan Riss Capt. Solari
Richard Anderson Lieutenant
John Banner German Officer
Hugh Beaumont Chaplain
Jerry Fujikawa Communications Sergeant
Ann Codee Pianist
Edward Earle Dress Parade General
Louis Mercier French Farmer
Roger Moore Major
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