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None But the Brave

None But the Brave

The brave are never different - only different looking!

19656.41h 46m

Overview

American and Japanese soldiers, stranded on a tiny Pacific island during World War II, must make a temporary truce and cooperate to survive various tribulations. Told through the eyes of the American and Japanese unit commanders, who must deal with an atmosphere of growing distrust and tension between their men.

Directed by Frank Sinatra
Written by John Twist, Katsuya Susaki, Kikumaru Okuda
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Top Cast

Tatsuya Mihashi

Tatsuya Mihashi

Lt. Kuroki

Takeshi Katō

Takeshi Katō

Sgt. Tamura

Homare Suguro

Homare Suguro

Lance Cpl. Hirano

Kenji Sahara

Kenji Sahara

Cpl. Fujimoto

Masahiko Tanimura

Masahiko Tanimura

Lead Pvt. Ando

Tōru Ibuki

Tōru Ibuki

Pvt. Arikawa

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Ryucho Shunputei

Pvt. Okuda

Hisao Dazai

Hisao Dazai

Pvt. Tokumaru

Susumu Kurobe

Susumu Kurobe

Pvt. Goro

Takashi Inagaki

Takashi Inagaki

Pvt. Ishi

Themes & Keywords

world war iiinfantryus armystrandedjunglepacific island

About None But the Brave

None But the Brave is a war film released in 1965 exploring themes of world war ii, infantry, us army, stranded, jungle, pacific island. Directed by Frank Sinatra, it stars Tatsuya Mihashi, Takeshi Katō, Homare Suguro. American and Japanese soldiers, stranded on a tiny Pacific island during World War II, must make a temporary truce and cooperate to survive various tribulations. Told through the eyes of the American and Japanese unit commanders, who must deal with an atmosphere of growing distrust and tension between their men.

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