The read
It runs a compact 1h 17m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard Alan SimmonsScreenplay
- Paul WendkosDirector
Cast
- 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
- Michael GarthMaj. Westerly (as Mike Garth)
- Larry ThorCol. Kempler
- Morris AnkrumChief of Staff, Pearl Harbor (uncredited)
- William BoyettUllman (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
u.s. marineguadalcanal