First Yank into Tokyo(1945)
A REVELATION OF JAP ATROCITY!
A U.S. pilot undergoes plastic surgery and drops into Japan to get a captive scientist's (Marc Cramer) atomic secrets.
Movie: First Yank into Tokyo
Top 10 Billed Cast
Major Steve Ross
Abby Drake
Lewis Jardine
Col. Hideko Okanura
Haan-Soo
Maj. Nogira
Capt. Tanahe
Major Ichibo
Andrew Kent
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