First to Fight

Release Date: 1967-01-25

Overview: 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.

Rating: 7.9 / 10

Cast

Chad Everett

as Jack Connell

Gene Hackman

as Sergeant Tweed

Marilyn Devin

as Peggy Sanford

Dean Jagger

as Colonel Baseman

Bobby Troup

as Lieutenant Overman