Overview

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.

Featured Cast

Van Johnson

Henry Nakamura

Warner Anderson

Don Haggerty

Gianna Maria Canale

Dan Riss

Richard Anderson

John Banner

Hugh Beaumont

Ann Codee