Beachhead(1954)
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Beachhead 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.
Beachhead (1954) is a war film directed by Stuart Heisler, released on February 5, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy and Eduard Franz. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Heisler
- Writers:
- Richard Alan Simmons, Richard G. Hubler
- Producers:
- Howard W. Koch
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Avil
- Production:
- Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists
- Budget:
- $450,000
- Revenue:
- $1,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Beachhead (1954) Trailer
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Beachhead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Curtis
as Burke
Frank Lovejoy
as Sgt. Fletcher
Mary Murphy
as Nina Bouchard
Eduard Franz
as Bouchard, French Planter
Skip Homeier
as Reynolds
John Doucette
as Maj. Scott
- Alan Wells
Alan Wells
as Biggerman
- Akira Fukunaga
Akira Fukunaga
as Terrified Japanese Sailor
- Dan Aoki
Dan Aoki
as Japanese Sniper
- Steamboat Mokuahi
Steamboat Mokuahi
as Native
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Heisler, written by Richard Alan Simmons and Richard G. Hubler, produced by Howard W. Koch.
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Beachhead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 21 ratings.
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Beachhead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beachhead online?
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Beachhead (1954) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beachhead?
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The main cast of Beachhead (1954) includes Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy, Eduard Franz and Skip Homeier. The film was directed by Stuart Heisler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beachhead released?
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Beachhead was released on February 5, 1954 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Beachhead worth watching?
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Beachhead (1954) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Beachhead?
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Yes. The official Beachhead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.