Beachhead
Feb 05 1954
•2h 30m
•War
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.
Cast
See allTony Curtis
Burke
Frank Lovejoy
Sgt. Fletcher
Mary Murphy
Nina Bouchard
Eduard Franz
Bouchard, French Planter
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