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. Not preachy.

Starring:

Van Johnson , Lane Nakano , George Miki , Akira Fukunaga , Ken K. Okamoto , Henry Oyasato , Harry Hamada , Henry Nakamura , Warner Anderson , Don Haggerty , Gianna Maria Canale , Dan Riss

Genre:

Drama, History, War