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Is not just a war move. - Beachhead
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Title: Beachhead

Release Date: 5 Feb 1954

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: War

Director: Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists

Production Companies: Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.3 (16 votes)

Cast

  • Burke: Tony Curtis
  • Sgt. Fletcher: Frank Lovejoy
  • Nina Bouchard: Mary Murphy
  • Bouchard, French Planter: Eduard Franz
  • Reynolds: Skip Homeier
  • Maj. Scott: John Doucette
  • Biggerman: Alan Wells
  • Terrified Japanese Sailor: Akira Fukunaga
  • Japanese Sniper: Dan Aoki
  • Native: Steamboat Mokuahi
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