Beach Red
“IT'S HIM OR YOU BABY!”
Synopsis
American troops storm ashore on a Japanese-held island and push inland while their enemies plan a counterattack in this look at warfare. Soldiers on both sides are haunted by memories of home and the horrifying, sickening images they find in combat.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-17
Top Cast
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Cornel Wilde
Capt. MacDonald / Narrator
Rip Torn
Gunnery Sgt. Ben Honeywell
Burr DeBenning
Pvt. Egan
Patrick Wolfe
Pvt. Joseph Joshua Cliff
Jean Wallace
Julie MacDonald
Jaime Sánchez
Pvt. Colombo
Dale Ishimoto
Capt. Tanaka
Genki Koyama
Col. Sugiyama
Gene Blakely
Goldberg
Michael Parsons
Sgt. Lindstrom
Norman Pak
Pvt. Nakano
Dewey Stringer
Pvt. Mouse
Fred Galang
Lt. Domingo
Hiroshi Kiyama
Pvt. Mishio
Linda Albertano
Tall Girl
Michio Hazama
Captain Kondo
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cornel Wilde
- Screenplay & Story
- Cornel Wilde, Clint Johnston, Don Peterson
- Original Title
- Beach Red
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Theodora Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cornel Wilde
Cornel Wilde, Clint Johnston, Don Peterson, Peter Bowman
Cecil Cooney
Frank P. Keller
Cornel Wilde
Department Leadership Roster
Cornel Wilde
Screenplay
Clint Johnston
Screenplay
Don Peterson
Screenplay
Cornel Wilde
Director
Frank P. Keller
Editor
Cornel Wilde
Producer
Cecil Cooney
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beach Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beach Red about?
American troops storm ashore on a Japanese-held island and push inland while their enemies plan a counterattack in this look at warfare. Soldiers on both sides are haunted by memories of home and the horrifying, sickening images they find in combat.
Who directed Beach Red?
Beach Red was directed by Cornel Wilde.
Who stars in Beach Red?
The principal cast of Beach Red includes Cornel Wilde, Rip Torn, Burr DeBenning, Patrick Wolfe, Jean Wallace.
When was Beach Red released and how long is it?
Beach Red was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Is Beach Red based on a book or true story?
Beach Red is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Bowman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beach Red?
Beach Red holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).