First to Fight

"The Blockbuster Story of a Fighting Marine That Comes Mortar-Screaming Out of Green Hells and Jungles!"

May 21 1967 N/A 1h 32m
Drama, War

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Gene L. Coon

Directed by

Christian Nyby

Cast

Chad Everett, Marilyn Devin, Dean Jagger

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, William Conrad Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
376
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA