First to Fight

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

Cast: Chad Everett, Gene Hackman, Marilyn Devin, Dean Jagger, Bobby Troup, Claude Akins, James Best, Norman Alden

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