Beachhead
“Is not just a war move.”
Synopsis
On a Japanese-occupied island during World War II, only two soldiers remain alive after a mission attempt goes horribly wrong. Trapped on the island, they must escort a scientist and his daughter to the other side of the island where their ship awaits. They must battle nature, hard terrain, and advancing Japanese troops.
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Beachhead (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$450K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.11x
+$950K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Alan Simmons
- Original Score
- Emil Newman, Arthur Lange
- Original Title
- Beachhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $450K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Richard Alan Simmons, Richard G. Hubler
Emil Newman, Arthur Lange
Gordon Avil
John F. Schreyer
Howard W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Heisler
Director
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenplay
Gordon Avil
Director of Photography
John F. Schreyer
Editor
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beachhead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beachhead about?
On a Japanese-occupied island during World War II, only two soldiers remain alive after a mission attempt goes horribly wrong. Trapped on the island, they must escort a scientist and his daughter to the other side of the island where their ship awaits. They must battle nature, hard terrain, and advancing Japanese troops.
Who directed Beachhead?
Beachhead was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Beachhead?
The principal cast of Beachhead includes Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy, Eduard Franz, Skip Homeier.
When was Beachhead released and how long is it?
Beachhead was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beachhead?
Beachhead had a reported production budget of $450K and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (3.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Beachhead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beachhead was composed by Emil Newman, Arthur Lange.
Is Beachhead based on a book or true story?
Beachhead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard G. Hubler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beachhead?
Beachhead holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).