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Tarawa Beachhead

Tarawa Beachhead

Paul Wendkos

1958

  • War
  • Drama
6.6

A soldier is expected to never question the actions of his commanding officer, but when a Marine sees his CO breaking the law, he finds himself facing a difficult dilemma in this provocative war drama.

Cast & crew

  • Paul WendkosDirector
  • Kerwin MathewsSgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
  • Julie AdamsRuth Nelson Campbell
  • Ray DantonLt. Joel Brady
  • Karen SharpePaula Nelson
  • Onslow StevensGen. Nathan Keller
  • Russell ThorsonCasey Nelson
  • Eddie RyderLt. Lou Gideon
  • John BaerJohnny Campbell

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