First to Fight

A sturdy old-fashioned war drama that swings between jungle firefights and domestic tenderness, earnest about duty and the quiet weight of surviving.

Directed by

Christian Nyby

Genres

War

Starring

Chad Everett, Gene Hackman, Marilyn Devin

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

War, survival, guilt, love

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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