First to Fight

Name: First to Fight
Director: Christian Nyby
Genre: War
Released: 1967-01-25
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Chad Everett, Gene Hackman, Marilyn Devin, Dean Jagger, Bobby Troup

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1967 · 97 min · PG · War · TMDB 7.9/10

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.

Directed by Christian Nyby

Cast

Chad Everett — Jack Connell
Gene Hackman — Sergeant Tweed
Marilyn Devin — Peggy Sanford
Dean Jagger — Colonel Baseman
Bobby Troup — Lieutenant Overman