Tarawa Beachhead

6.6 1958 77 min
NR
War Drama

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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Director
Paul Wendkos
Writer
Richard Alan Simmons
Classification
NR

Cast

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Kerwin Mathews Sgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
Julie Adams Ruth Nelson Campbell
Ray Danton Lt. Joel Brady
Karen Sharpe Paula Nelson
Onslow Stevens Gen. Nathan Keller
Russell Thorson Casey Nelson
Eddie Ryder Lt. Lou Gideon
John Baer Johnny Campbell
Michael Garth Maj. Westerly (as Mike Garth)
Larry Thor Col. Kempler
Morris Ankrum Chief of Staff, Pearl Harbor (uncredited)
William Boyett Ullman (uncredited)
Booth Colman Sam Pelligram (uncredited)
Lee Farr Sgt. Anderson - Marine Photographer (uncredited)
John Goddard Commander (uncredited)
Colin Kenny Man in Bar (uncredited)

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