First to Fight (1967)
The Blockbuster Story of a Fighting Marine That Comes Mortar-Screaming Out of Green Hells and Jungles!
92 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.
- Release date
- January 25, 1967
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Chad Everett as Jack Connell
- Marilyn Devin as Peggy Sanford
- Dean Jagger as Col. Baseman
- Bobby Troup as Lt. Overman
- Claude Akins as Capt. Mason
- Gene Hackman as Sgt. Tweed
- James Best as Sgt. Carnavan
- Norman Alden as Sgt. Schmidtmer
- Bobs Watson as Sgt. Maypole
- Ken Swofford as O'Brien
Crew
- Christian Nyby · Director
- Gene L. Coon · Writer
- Fred Steiner · Composer
- Harold E. Wellman · Cinematographer
- George R. Rohrs · Editor