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Beachhead

Is not just a war move.
Feb 5, 1954 · 1h 30m
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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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CAST

Tony Curtis
Burke
Frank Lovejoy
Sgt. Fletcher
Mary Murphy
Nina Bouchard
Eduard Franz
Bouchard, French Planter
Skip Homeier
Reynolds
John Doucette
Maj. Scott
Alan Wells
Biggerman
Akira Fukunaga
Terrified Japanese Sailor
Directed by Stuart Heisler

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$450,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Production
Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists
Country
US

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