About this title: Robert Pirosh wrote and directed this little-known World War II drama from MGM that commemorates the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a combat unit composed of Japanese-Americans who fought valiantly during World War II, with many of the actual veterans of the combat unit appearing as actors in the film. For the most part, the film follows the standard Battleground plot line -- there is Sam (Lane Nakano), the wise sergeant; Chick (George Miki), a lazy private; the enervating Ohhara (Henry Oyasato); and Tommy (Henry Nakamura), a crack sharpshooter. Van Johnson plays Lt. Michael Grayson, a bigoted ...
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Description: Very Good. VHS in original sleeve. Mild scuffs to sleeve. From private collection. Matching barcode. Ship same or next day. More classic movies in store. read more
Description: Fine in fine packaging. Language: English. Run time: 92 MINUTES. Originally released: 1951. THIS PREVIOUSLY VIEWED VHS COPY OF GO FOR BROKE CAME FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION. THE VIDEO AND CASE ARE BOTH IN NEAR NEW LIKE CONDITION. read more
Description: Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, Henry Nakamura, George Miki, Akira Fukunaga, Ken K. Okamoto, Don Haggerty, Richard Anderson, John... New in new packaging. 1951 Run time: 92. Uncompromisingly critical of narrow-mindedness, this war drama is still topical today. An inexperienced, racist officer is assigned to lead and train a special unit made up of Japanese-Americans. Based on the real-life 442nd Regiment (the Nisei brigade), this film contains many veterans of that unit. Produced by Dore Schary. ... read more
Description: New. #1557 ORIGINAL MGM/UA Turner release, bought NEW and NEVER opened, still sealed in the studio shrink wrap. In a FINE slipcase. read more
Description: Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, George. Good. 1951 Run time: 91. Some items may have minor shelf wear to case. Items may include former rentals. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. All items 100% guaranteed. Fast shipping & friendly Midwestern service! read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
DVD region: 1
Date: 03/29/2005
UPC:089218631299
Description: New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA; Attention UK customers, please use our UK account ImportCDsUK, thank you. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
UPC:089218631299
Description: Van Johnson; Gianna Maria Canale; Kane Nakano; George Miki; Akira Fukunaga; Ken K. Okamoto. New. Run time: 92 mins. Language: English. read more
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