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Beachhead (1954)

Movie ★ 5.7 90 min

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.

Stuart Heisler Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 5, 1954
Runtime
90 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$450,000
Box office
$1.4M
IMDb
tt0046757
Language
Studio
Aubrey Schenck Productions,

Themes

Cast

Tony Curtis Tony Curtis Burke Frank Lovejoy Frank Lovejoy Sgt. Fletcher Mary Murphy Mary Murphy Nina Bouchard Eduard Franz Eduard Franz Bouchard, French Planter Skip Homeier Skip Homeier Reynolds John Doucette John Doucette Maj. Scott Alan Wells Biggerman Akira Fukunaga Terrified Japanese Sailor Dan Aoki Japanese Sniper Steamboat Mokuahi Native

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beachhead about?
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.
Who directed Beachhead?
Beachhead was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Beachhead?
Beachhead stars Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy, Eduard Franz.
When was Beachhead released?
Beachhead is a 1954 war film.
Where can I watch Beachhead?
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