First Yank into Tokyo (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1945, First Yank into Tokyo is a drama and war film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 82 minutes. “A REVELATION OF JAP ATROCITY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A U.S. pilot undergoes plastic surgery and drops into Japan to get a captive scientist's (Marc Cramer) atomic secrets.
Who’s in it. First Yank into Tokyo stars Tom Neal as Major Steve Ross, Barbara Hale as Abby Drake, Marc Cramer as Lewis Jardine and Richard Loo as Col. Hideko Okanura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, First Yank into Tokyo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Yank into Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Yank into Tokyo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Yank into Tokyo (1945)?
- In US, First Yank into Tokyo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Yank into Tokyo worth watching?
- First Yank into Tokyo holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Yank into Tokyo?
- First Yank into Tokyo stars Tom Neal, Barbara Hale, Marc Cramer, Richard Loo and Keye Luke.
- When was First Yank into Tokyo released?
- First Yank into Tokyo was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.