Movie

First to Fight (1967)

• PG
• January 25, 1967
• 1h 37m

• War

“The Blockbuster Story of a Fighting Marine That Comes Mortar-Screaming Out of Green Hells and Jungles!”

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.

Director

Christian Nyby

Writers

Gene L. Coon

Starring

Chad Everett, Gene Hackman, Marilyn Devin