Go for Broke (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Go for Broke is an action film directed by Genji Nakamura, running about 107 minutes. “A quiet campus becomes a blood-drenched battlefield! Hell goes to school!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At a Japanese school, a desperate student council struggles with a recurring problem. The aggressive and relentless members of the Yagyu biker gang stop by the school each semester to beat up the kids, steal their lunch money and vandalize their belongings. The kids want to fight back but realize they're too weak and undermanned against the bikers, and so they hire a handful of tough gals to train and defend them.
Who’s in it. Go for Broke stars Yukari Usami as Saeka Agawa, Rikako Murakami as Junko Kashima, Mayumi Kuroba and Yûko Watanabe as Komachi Wakahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Go for Broke has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Go for Broke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Go for Broke tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Go for Broke (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Go for Broke change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Go for Broke worth watching?
- Go for Broke holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Go for Broke?
- Go for Broke stars Yukari Usami, Rikako Murakami, Mayumi Kuroba, Yûko Watanabe and Kozue Saitō.
- When was Go for Broke released?
- Go for Broke was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.