Tarawa Beachhead (1958)
Genre: War / Drama
Duration: 77 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Stars: Kerwin Mathews, Julie Adams and Ray Danton
IMDb score:
5,9 (230)
Releasedate: 2 November 1958
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Tarawa Beachhead plot
"Beachheading Into Hell!"
During the Battle of Guadalcanal, Sergeant Tom Sloan witnesses his platoon commander, Lieutenant Joel Brady, shoot one of his own men for his incompetence. Sloan is convinced that this shooting was a murder, but he is unable to prove it and remains silent. While on leave in New Zealand, Sloan visits Ruth Nelson-Campbell, the victim's widow, and eventually falls in love with her. Then Sloan learns that Brady, now a captain, is having a romance with Ruth's sister Paula, presumably to gain access to the Nelson family's fortune. Sloan and Brady are recalled due to the invasion of Tarawa, but a violent confrontation between the two on the island of Tarawa is inevitable.
Actors and actresses
Sgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
Ruth Nelson Campbell
Lt. Joel Brady
Paula Nelson
Gen. Nathan Keller
Casey Nelson
Lt. Lou Gideon
Johnny Campbell
Maj. Westerly (as Mike Garth)
Col. Kempler
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