First to Fight (1967)
1h 37m
Running Time
January 25, 1967Release Date
First to Fight (1967)
1h 37m
Running Time
January 25, 1967Release Date
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Plot.
Jack is the sole survivor of a Japanese attack on his squad at Guadalcanal. Because of his heroism and the fact that he is still alive, he becomes a Medal of Honor hero. He returns to train new recruits for the Marines and falls for a girl named Peggy. When training and marriage leave him with an empty feeling, he decides on a transfer back to the front lines. Soon he will find that marriage and life will change his outlook on the grueling battles that lie ahead.
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Cast & Crew.
Chad Everett
Sgt. Jack Connell
Marilyn Devin
Peggy Sanford
Dean Jagger
Lt. Col. E.J. Baseman
Bobby Troup
Lt. Overman
Claude Akins
Capt. Mason
Gene Hackman
Sgt. Tweed
James Best
Gunnery Sgt. Ed Carnavan
Norman Alden
Sgt. Schmidtmer
Bobs Watson
Sgt. Maypole
Ray Reese
Hawkins
Ken Swofford
O'Brien
Christian Nyby
Director
Garry Goodgion
Karl
Robert Austin
Adams
Gene L. Coon
Writer
Clint Ritchie
Sergeant Slater
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 25, 1967
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 37m
Content RatingPG
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Wiki.
First to Fight is a 1967 American Technicolor Warner Bros. war film starring Chad Everett, Marilyn Devin, making her film debut, Dean Jagger, Bobby Troup and James Best. Based loosely on the story of United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant John "Manila" Basilone, who later went back into action and died at Iwo Jima.The title of First to Fight was derived from the US military practice of sending in United States Marines first in attacks. The film features an early career appearance by future Academy Award winner Gene Hackman as Sgt. Tweed, already having starring in a breakthrough role in Bonnie and Clyde (1967).