Beachhead (1954)

5.7/10 90 min War

Overview

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

Tony Curtis

Burke

Frank Lovejoy

Sgt. Fletcher

Mary Murphy

Nina Bouchard

Eduard Franz

Bouchard, French Planter

Skip Homeier

Reynolds

John Doucette

Maj. Scott

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