Tarawa Beachhead
1958, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
Beachheading Into Hell!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- 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)
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Alan Simmons
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Tarawa Beachhead: quick answers
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How long is Tarawa Beachhead?
Tarawa Beachhead runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Tarawa Beachhead have a post-credits scene?
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Tarawa Beachhead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tarawa Beachhead is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tarawa Beachhead on?
Tarawa Beachhead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tarawa Beachhead?
If you liked Tarawa Beachhead, try The One That Got Away, The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell, The Last Rifleman.
Who directed Tarawa Beachhead?
Tarawa Beachhead (1958) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Kerwin Mathews, Julie Adams, Ray Danton.