First to Fight

Christian Nyby
1967-01-25

The Blockbuster Story of a Fighting Marine That Comes Mortar-Screaming Out of Green Hells and Jungles!
7.8
97 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Chad Everett Jack Connell Unowned
Gene Hackman Sergeant Tweed Unowned
Marilyn Devin Peggy Sanford Unowned
Dean Jagger Colonel Baseman Unowned
Bobby Troup Lieutenant Overman Unowned
Claude Akins Captain Mason Unowned
James Best Sergeant Carnavan Unowned
Norman Alden Sergeant Schmidtmer Unowned
Bobs Watson Sergeant Maypole Unowned
Ken Swofford O'Brien Unowned
Ray Reese Hawkins Unowned
Garry Goodgion Karl Unowned
Robert Austin Adams Unowned
Clint Ritchie Sergeant Slater Unowned