Tarawa Beachhead
"Beachheading Into Hell!"
Originally released in 1958. Tarawa Beachhead is a war/drama film. directed by Paul Wendkos. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kerwin Mathews, Julie Adams, and Ray Danton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kerwin Mathews
as Sgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
Julie Adams
as Ruth Nelson Campbell
Ray Danton
as Lt. Joel Brady
Karen Sharpe
as Paula Nelson
Onslow Stevens
as Gen. Nathan Keller
Russell Thorson
as Casey Nelson
Eddie Ryder
as Lt. Lou Gideon
John Baer
as Johnny Campbell
Michael Garth
as Maj. Westerly (as Mike Garth)
Larry Thor
as Col. Kempler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Morningside Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarawa Beachhead about?
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 dr...
Who directed Tarawa Beachhead?
Tarawa Beachhead was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is Tarawa Beachhead?
Tarawa Beachhead has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Tarawa Beachhead released?
Tarawa Beachhead was released on November 2, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tarawa Beachhead?
The main cast of Tarawa Beachhead includes Kerwin Mathews, Julie Adams, Ray Danton, Karen Sharpe, Onslow Stevens.