The read
A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%. Critics rate it 22 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Richard Widmark leads an all star cast of marine leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into battle on a heavily fortified island. This action-packed story follows the squad as they pick their way through enemy-infested jungles on a time sensitive mission to find the source of the enemy rockets. As the mission progresses, the squad and leader overcome many challenges as they are transformed into an effective and efficient fighting unit.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 22 points higher than audiences do.
43 audience votes
Key crew
- Lewis MilestoneDirector
- Michael BlankfortScreenplay
- Sol KaplanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard WidmarkLt. Carl Anderson
- Jack PalancePigeon Lane
- Reginald GardinerSgt. Randolph Johnson
- Robert WagnerCoffman
- Karl MaldenC.E. "Doc" Jones
- Richard HyltonStuart Conroy
- Richard BooneLt. Col. Gilfillan
- Skip HomeierRiley "Pretty Boy" Duncanon
- Don HicksLt. Bill Butterfield
- Jack WebbCorrespondent Dickerman
- Bert FreedSlattery
- Neville BrandSgt. Zelenko
