First to Fight (1967)

7.9/10 97 min War

Overview

Jack is the sole survivor of a Japanese attack on his squad at Guadalcanal. Because of his heroism and the fact that he is still alive, he becomes a Medal of Honor hero. He returns to train new recruits for the Marines and falls for a girl named Peggy. When training and marriage leave him with an empty feeling, he decides on a transfer back to the front lines. Soon he will find that marriage and life will change his outlook on the grueling battles that lie ahead.

Cast

Chad Everett

Jack Connell

Gene Hackman

Sergeant Tweed

Marilyn Devin

Peggy Sanford

Dean Jagger

Colonel Baseman

Bobby Troup

Lieutenant Overman

Claude Akins

Captain Mason

James Best

Sergeant Carnavan

Norman Alden

Sergeant Schmidtmer

Bobs Watson

Sergeant Maypole

Ken Swofford

O'Brien

Clint Ritchie

Sergeant Slater

Wings Hauser

Ragan

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