Tarawa Beachhead (1958)
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.
Director: Paul Wendkos
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: November 2, 1958
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Richard Alan Simmons (Screenplay)
Production: Morningside Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
u.s. marine, guadalcanal
More Films by Director: Paul Wendkos
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Tarawa Beachhead?
- Tarawa Beachhead was directed by Paul Wendkos.
- Who stars in Tarawa Beachhead?
- Tarawa Beachhead stars Kerwin Mathews, Julie Adams, Ray Danton, Karen Sharpe, Onslow Stevens, Russell Thorson.
- How long is Tarawa Beachhead?
- Tarawa Beachhead has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Tarawa Beachhead?
- Tarawa Beachhead is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Tarawa Beachhead produced?
- Tarawa Beachhead was produced in United States of America.