First Yank Into Tokyo (1945)
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This WW II drama is the first to deal with the fateful atomic bomb attack on Japan. Originally, the film centered on the acquisition of a new kind of gun, but as it was in production during the time the Bomb was dropped, the producers were quick to change the story to suit the times. It tells the… More This WW II drama is the first to deal with the fateful atomic bomb attack on Japan. Originally, the film centered on the acquisition of a new kind of gun, but as it was in production during the time the Bomb was dropped, the producers were quick to change the story to suit the times. It tells the story of a straight-arrow American pilot who was raised in Japan and is asked to return there to get a captured scientist to garner valuable information about the A-bomb. The pilot, Major Ross, realizes that he will not survive the mission, but as he has just lost his lover, he cares little for life. Before he goes, his face is surgically altered so he looks Japanese and he then infiltrates the camp where the scientist is being held. There he finds his girl friend, an army nurse, who has also been captured. Unfortunately, she has fallen in love with a fellow inmate. The determined Major Ross remains focused and completes his mission, but not before encountering considerable danger at the hands of enemy officers. The end of the film features actual newsreel footage of nuclear bombings from Pathe. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 23 min.
- Directed By
- Gordon Douglas
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Sep 5, 1945 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
I could see this film being more powerful when viewed during the war.
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Cast
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Barbara Haleas Abby Drake -
Richard Looas Col. Okanura -
Keye Lukeas Haan-Soo
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Leonard Strongas Maj. Nogira -
Benson Fongas Capt. Tanahe -
Keye Changas Capt. Soto
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