Beachhead

1954 · 90 MIN · IMDB 5.6 · 1,236 VOTES · DIR. Stuart Heisler

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Overview

On a Japanese-occupied island during World War II, only two soldiers remain alive after a mission attempt goes horribly wrong. Trapped on the island, they must escort a scientist and his daughter to the other side of the island where their ship awaits. They must battle nature, hard terrain, and advancing Japanese troops.

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Dialogue Timeline — 639 lines

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00:03:22 Put those away.
00:05:03 Whatever it is, I don't need Reynolds.
00:06:37 His name was Bouchard. Mark that.
00:07:56 Well, that's it.
00:11:26 We've got a different job. Our job is Bouchard.
00:17:01 Like the canal?
00:23:33 They'll stay there a while, try again later.
00:26:36 Let 'em come!
00:33:06 Let's open up the package and see what we got.
00:37:01 We'll take you both as far as we go.
00:38:25 - Not too far away. - Heavily guarded?
00:41:06 I always wanted to date her.
00:45:04 We will send the message.
00:51:55 You got in okay.
00:55:15 Burke, don't-
00:57:50 Route 66.
01:00:08 but I was only guessing.
01:03:07 Anything to oblige.
01:06:20 For you, there will be nothing but the war until your rendezvous tomorrow night.
01:10:57 - Why me? - You're young. That's the reason.
01:13:36 Look, that stuff about Guadalcanal- I was cockeyed.
01:20:14 Burke!
01:25:39 Scott wrote us off!
01:28:00 Well, we're pulling right out.

Cast & Characters

Tony Curtis Burke Frank Lovejoy Sgt. Fletcher Mary Murphy Nina Bouchard Eduard Franz Bouchard, French Planter Skip Homeier Reynolds John Doucette Maj. Scott Alan Wells Biggerman Akira Fukunaga Terrified Japanese Sailor Dan Aoki Japanese Sniper Steamboat Mokuahi Malanesian, Island Native

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed639
Dialogue density7.1 lines / min
First line00:03:22
Final line01:28:00

Production Record

DirectorStuart Heisler
LanguageEnglish
Budget$450,000
Revenue$1,400,000
IMDb votes1,236