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Tarawa Beachhead (1958) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1958 · 77 mins · English
- Directed by
- Paul Wendkos
- Starring
- Julie Adams, William Boyett, Booth Colman, Onslow Stevens, Russell Thorson, John Baer
A Marine tasked with leading a beach landing is taught to obey without question, yet when he discovers his commanding officer committing an illegal act, he must weigh obedience against conscience. Set amid a harrowing beachhead assault, his choice threatens his comrades and his career, a provocative exploration of loyalty and morality in war.
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