When the town's major employer, the local automotive plant, shuts down, causing widespread unemployment, the workers are desperate for a solution. Hunt Stevenson, played by Michael Keaton, comes up with the idea to convince a Japanese company, Assan Motors, to take over the factory and provide jobs for the townspeople.
Despite initial skepticism and cultural clashes between the American workers and their Japanese counterparts, Hunt persuades the Assan executives to give them a chance. The two groups must learn to overcome their differences, adapt to each other's work styles, and collaborate to make the venture successful.
As tensions and misunderstandings arise, Hunt and his team work tirelessly to bridge the cultural divide and prove that American workers are capable of producing high-quality cars. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, respect, and the importance of cultural understanding (1943).
Director: Ray Enright
Stars: Randolph Scott, Alan Curtis, Noah Beery Jr.