Tarawa Beachhead
“Beachheading Into Hell!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Kerwin Mathews
Sgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
Julie Adams
Ruth Nelson Campbell
Ray Danton
Lt. Joel Brady
Karen Sharpe
Paula Nelson
Onslow Stevens
Gen. Nathan Keller
Russell Thorson
Casey Nelson
Eddie Ryder
Lt. Lou Gideon
John Baer
Johnny Campbell
Michael Garth
Maj. Westerly (as Mike Garth)
Larry Thor
Col. Kempler
Morris Ankrum
Chief of Staff, Pearl Harbor (uncredited)
William Boyett
Ullman (uncredited)
Booth Colman
Sam Pelligram (uncredited)
Lee Farr
Sgt. Anderson - Marine Photographer (uncredited)
John Goddard
Commander (uncredited)
Colin Kenny
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Alan Simmons
- Original Title
- Tarawa Beachhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Morningside Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Richard Alan Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenplay
Paul Wendkos
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarawa Beachhead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tarawa Beachhead about?
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.
Who directed Tarawa Beachhead?
Tarawa Beachhead was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Tarawa Beachhead?
The principal cast of Tarawa Beachhead includes Kerwin Mathews, Julie Adams, Ray Danton, Karen Sharpe, Onslow Stevens.
When was Tarawa Beachhead released and how long is it?
Tarawa Beachhead was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarawa Beachhead?
Tarawa Beachhead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).