Tarawa Beachhead

Tarawa Beachhead

Beachheading Into Hell!

NR 1958 · 77 min · ★ 6.6 · War, Drama

A soldier is expected to never question the actions of his commanding officer, but when a Marine sees his CO breaking the law, he finds himself facing a difficult dilemma in this provocative war drama.

Directed by Paul Wendkos · Written by Richard Alan Simmons

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