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Beachhead (1954)

APPROVED 90 min  -  War | Drama  -   5 February 1954 (USA)
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On a Japanese-occupied island during World War II, only two soldiers remain alive after a mission attempt goes horribly wrong... See full summary »

Director:

Stuart Heisler

Writers:

Richard Alan Simmons (screenplay), Richard G. Hubler (novel)

Stars:

Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy and Mary Murphy
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
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 ...
Maj. Scott
Alan Wells Alan Wells ...
Biggerman
Akira Fukunaga Akira Fukunaga ...
Terrified Japanese Sailor (as Sunshine Akira Fukunaga)
Dan Aoki Dan Aoki ...
Japanese Sniper
Steamboat Mokuahi Steamboat Mokuahi ...
Malanesian, Island native
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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. Written by Jeremy Kirk <kirkman316@yahoo.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Island | Beautiful Woman | World War Two | Based On Novel

Taglines:

Is not just a war move.

Genres:

War | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Brückenkopf X See more »

Filming Locations:

Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,400,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Aubrey Schenck Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Referenced in Suddenly (1954) See more »