Tarawa Beachhead (1958)
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Beachheading Into Hell!
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.
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Kerwin MathewsSgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
Julie AdamsRuth Nelson Campbell
Ray DantonLt. Joel Brady
Karen SharpePaula Nelson
Onslow StevensGen. Nathan Keller
Russell ThorsonCasey Nelson
Eddie RyderLt. Lou Gideon
John BaerJohnny CampbellMichael GarthMaj. Westerly (as Mike Garth)
Larry ThorCol. Kempler
Morris AnkrumChief of Staff, Pearl Harbor (uncredited)
William BoyettUllman (uncredited)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityU S Marine · GuadalcanalDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference324204
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Frequently asked questions about Tarawa Beachhead
What is Tarawa Beachhead about?
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.
How long is Tarawa Beachhead?
Tarawa Beachhead has a runtime of 77 minutes.