Battle at Bloody Beach (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1961, Battle at Bloody Beach is a drama and war film directed by Herbert Coleman, running about 83 minutes. “The Guts and Glory Story of the Undefeatables!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is only the second Audie Murphy movie set in WWII after his autobiographical "To Hell and Back." Here Murphy steps out of his usual kid-Western role to play a civilian working for the Navy helping supply guerilla insurgents in the Philippines. His sole motive is not politics nor bravery, but to find his bride from whom he was separated during the Japanese invasion two years before
Who’s in it. Battle at Bloody Beach stars Audie Murphy as Craig Benson, Gary Crosby as Lt. Marty Sackler, Dolores Michaels as Ruth Benson and Alejandro Rey as Julio Fontana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Battle at Bloody Beach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle at Bloody Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle at Bloody Beach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle at Bloody Beach (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle at Bloody Beach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battle at Bloody Beach worth watching?
- Battle at Bloody Beach holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle at Bloody Beach?
- Battle at Bloody Beach stars Audie Murphy, Gary Crosby, Dolores Michaels, Alejandro Rey and Lillian Bronson.
- When was Battle at Bloody Beach released?
- Battle at Bloody Beach was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.