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[[Image:GfB_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Go for Broke!'' (1951)]] | [[Image:GfB_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Go for Broke!'' (1951)]] | ||
'''''Go for Broke!''''' is a 1951 war movie written and directed by Robert Pirosh (''[[Battleground]]'') starring [[Van Johnson]] about the exploits of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and to a lesser extend, the 100th Infantry Battalion, which were both composed of Japanese-Americans in World War II. The title refers to the motto of the 442nd, of which many of the actors were veterans of, with the notable exception of [[Henry Nakamura]]. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay, but lost to eventual Best Picture ''An American in Paris.'' MGM failed to extend its copyright after 28 years, so the film is now in the public domain. | '''''Go for Broke!''''' is a 1951 war movie written and directed by Robert Pirosh (''[[Battleground]]'') starring [[Van Johnson]] about the exploits of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and to a lesser extend, the 100th Infantry Battalion, which were both composed of Japanese-Americans in World War II. The title refers to the motto of the 442nd, of which many of the actors were veterans of, with the notable exception of [[Henry Nakamura]]. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay, but lost to eventual Best Picture winner ''An American in Paris.'' MGM failed to extend its copyright after 28 years, so the film is now in the public domain. | ||
'''The following guns were used in the film ''Go for Broke! (1951)'':''' | '''The following guns were used in the film ''Go for Broke! (1951)'':''' | ||
Revision as of 06:58, 28 June 2012
Go for Broke! is a 1951 war movie written and directed by Robert Pirosh (Battleground) starring Van Johnson about the exploits of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and to a lesser extend, the 100th Infantry Battalion, which were both composed of Japanese-Americans in World War II. The title refers to the motto of the 442nd, of which many of the actors were veterans of, with the notable exception of Henry Nakamura. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay, but lost to eventual Best Picture winner An American in Paris. MGM failed to extend its copyright after 28 years, so the film is now in the public domain.
The following guns were used in the film Go for Broke! (1951):
American Weapons
M1 Garand
Most of the American soldiers in the film carry M1 Garands.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines are issued to officers like 2LT Grayson (Van Johnson) and Captain Solari (Dan Riss). SSG Ohhara (Henry Oyasato) gets one as well when he receives a field commission.
Browning Automatic Rifle
Chick (George Miki) is issued a Browning Automatic Rifle.
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 is seen next to a dead soldier. SFC Culley (Don Haggerty) tries to make use of it, but can't find any ammunition.
M2 Mortar
Tommy (Henry Nakamura) is forced to use an M2 Mortar on his own when the crew is knocked out.
Mk 2 hand grenade
Various soldiers are seen with Mk 2 hand grenades.
M1911
An MP (Ray Hyke) is seen with a holstered M1911-type pistol.
German Weapons
MP40
Some Germans are seen using MP40s.
MG42
Germans are seen using MG42s. Sam captures one and forces the remaining Germans to surrender.
Gewehr 1898
One German soldier is seen with an antiquated Mauser Gewehr 1898.
Luger P08
Tommy (Henry Nakamura) takes a Luger P08 as a war trophy after he, Sam (Lane Nakano) and Masami (Harry Hamada) take out a German observation post.
Gewehr 43
A German soldier at the observation post uses a Gewehr 43.
Other
An American M24 Chaffee helps the 442nd clear the way to the Lost Battalion.
