Beachhead
Is not just a war move.
1954 • 90 min • War
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 57 Audience · 20 · 100%
Two soldiers on a Japanese-occupied island in WWII must escort a scientist and his daughter to safety. They face challenging terrain and enemy forces in a desperate race against time.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Period-typical war violence
- Brief perilous situations
- The harsh conditions of war
What it models well
- Courage under fire
- Self-sacrifice
- Teamwork
- Perseverance
Talk about it after
- The realities of war
- Coping with loss
- The importance of mission and duty
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Top billed cast
Director: Stuart Heisler • Crew: Richard Alan Simmons
Trailers & clips
Beachhead (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.7/10 (20)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $450,000
- Box office
- $1,400,000
- IMDb
- tt0046757
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