Beachhead 1954
“Is not just a war move.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Networks
- Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Beachhead?
Subject: Film "Beachhead" (1954). Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 5, 1954
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists
- Budget
- $450,000
- Revenue
- $1,400,000
- Genres
- War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 21 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Aubrey Schenck Productions, United Artists
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Subject: Film "Beachhead" (1954).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Length: 150-190 words.
Title: Beachhead (also referred to as Beachhead!).
Year: 1954.
Release Date (US): 02/05/1954.
Genre: War, Drama.
Format/Color: American Technicolor war film.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Director: Stuart Heisler.
Production: Aubrey Schenck Productions.
Distributor: United Artists studio.
Source Material: Based on the 1945 novel I've Got Mine by U.S. Marine Corps Captain Richard G. Hubler.
Filming Location: Kauai island in the Hawaiian Islands.
Cast: Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy.
Plot: Set on a Japanese-occupied island during World War II. After a mission attempt goes wrong, only two soldiers remain alive.
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“A gripping exploration of war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Beachhead worth watching?
Beachhead holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Beachhead and when was it released?
Beachhead is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1954. Release status: Released.
Who directed Beachhead?
Beachhead was directed by Stuart Heisler.
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