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First to Fight

First to Fight

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 25, 1967

Runtime

1h 37m

Genres

War

User Score

78%

Original Title

First to Fight

Production Companies

William Conrad Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Director

Christian Nyby

Description

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.