Beachhead
1954, Film, 90 min, Drama, War, English, United States, MoviePedia score 62
Is not just a war move.
On a Japanese-occupied island during World War II, only two soldiers remain alive after a mission attempt goes horribly wrong. Trapped on the island, they must escort a scientist and his daughter to the other side of the island where their ship awaits. They must battle nature, hard terrain, and advancing Japanese troops.
Directed by Stuart Heisler
Cast
- Tony Curtis as Burke
- Frank Lovejoy as Sgt. Fletcher
- Mary Murphy as Nina Bouchard
- Eduard Franz as Bouchard, French Planter
- Skip Homeier as Reynolds
- John Doucette as Maj. Scott
- Alan Wells as Biggerman
- Akira Fukunaga as Terrified Japanese Sailor
- Dan Aoki as Japanese Sniper
- Steamboat Mokuahi as Malanesian, Island Native
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