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First to Fight is a 1967 American war film starring Chad Everett, Marilyn Devin, making her film debut, Dean Jagger, Bobby Troup and James Best. Based loosely on the story of United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant John "Manila" Basilone , who later went back into action and died at Iwo Jima .
With Chad Everett, Marilyn Devin, Dean Jagger, Bobby Troup. In WW2, highly decorated Marine Sgt. Jack Connell comes home to the USA from the Pacific War and trains recruits for the army until his fighting spirit prods him to request a return to active duty on the front lines.
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- Drama, War
- Christian Nyby
- 1967-05-21
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.
A former war hero returning to train new recruits can't decide if he should stay in the military, or settle down.
- Christian Nyby, Victor Vallejo
- Chad Everett
Directed by Christian Nyby. The Blockbuster Story of a Fighting Marine That Comes Mortar-Screaming Out of Green Hells and Jungles! 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.
- Christian Nyby
First to Fight 1967 1h 37m War List Reviews 0% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings A Guadalcanal Marine hero (Chad Everett) settles with his wife (Marilyn Devin), then returns to battle and ...
- War
In WW2, highly decorated Marine Sgt. Jack Connell comes home to the USA from the Pacific War and trains recruits for the army until his fighting spirit prods him to request a return to active duty on the front lines. Jack is the sole survivor of a Japanese attack on his squad at Guadalcanal.
