Tarawa Beachhead
Beachheading Into Hell!
1958 · 1h 17m · Approved
Drama, War
Directed by
Paul Wendkos
Overview
A soldier is expected to never question the actions of his commanding officer, but when a Marine sees his CO breaking the law, he finds himself facing a difficult dilemma in this provocative war drama.
Director and cast
- Paul Wendkos Director
- Kerwin Mathews as Sgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
- Julie Adams as Ruth Nelson Campbell
- Ray Danton as Lt. Joel Brady
- Karen Sharpe as Paula Nelson
- Onslow Stevens as Gen. Nathan Keller
- Russell Thorson as Casey Nelson
- Eddie Ryder as Lt. Lou Gideon
- John Baer as Johnny Campbell
- Michael Garth as Maj. Westerly (as Mike Garth)
- Larry Thor as Col. Kempler
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