First to Fight (1967)
Overview
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.
Cast
Chad Everett
Jack Connell
Gene Hackman
Sergeant Tweed
Marilyn Devin
Peggy Sanford
Dean Jagger
Colonel Baseman
Bobby Troup
Lieutenant Overman
Claude Akins
Captain Mason
James Best
Sergeant Carnavan
Norman Alden
Sergeant Schmidtmer
Bobs Watson
Sergeant Maypole
Ken Swofford
O'Brien
Clint Ritchie
Sergeant Slater
Wings Hauser
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