Storyline

Guy Gabaldon (Jeffrey Hunter) is an orphaned Latino youth raised in Los Angeles by an adoptive Japanese-American family. With the dawn of conflict in the Pacific, Gabaldon enlists in the military as a translator. Fighting in the Battle of Saipan, he's horrified at the carnage. So, disobeying orders, he goes behind enemy lines and talks the Japanese into willful surrender, saving thousands of lives on both sides. The film is based on the true story of the decorated World War II veteran.

Plot Keywords

hero, japanese-american, mother, soldier, tense, patriotic, thrilling, okinawa, japan, island, los angeles, pearl harbor, world war ii, national identity, military service, transformation, quest, 1940s

Short Review

The film is handled with a fair amount of sensitivity, which frequently saves it from going overboard and the cast Is a capable one, led by Jeff Hunter. However, the picture is almost stolen by an appealing, elderly woman, playing mama Une.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 4.99, Track Rental Price: 1.99, Collection Price: 4.99, Track Hd Price: 4.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 1.99, Collection Hd Price: 4.99

3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 2.99]