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First to Fight

  • 1967
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  • 1h 32m
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5.8/10
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Marilyn Devin and Chad Everett in First to Fight (1967)
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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 activ... Read allIn 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.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.

  • Director
    • Christian Nyby
  • Writer
    • Gene L. Coon
  • Stars
    • Chad Everett
    • Marilyn Devin
    • Dean Jagger
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    5.8/10
    424
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    • Director
      • Christian Nyby
    • Writer
      • Gene L. Coon
    • Stars
      • Chad Everett
      • Marilyn Devin
      • Dean Jagger
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Chad Everett
    Chad Everett
    • Jack Connell
    Marilyn Devin
    Marilyn Devin
    • Peggy Sanford
    Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger
    • Col. Baseman
    Bobby Troup
    Bobby Troup
    • Lt. Overman
    Claude Akins
    Claude Akins
    • Capt. Mason
    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Sgt. Tweed
    James Best
    James Best
    • Sgt. Carnavan
    Norman Alden
    Norman Alden
    • Sgt. Schmidtmer
    Bobs Watson
    Bobs Watson
    • Sgt. Maypole
    Ken Swofford
    Ken Swofford
    • O'Brien
    Ray Reese
    • Hawkins
    Garry Goodgion
    • Karl
    Robert Austin
    • Adams
    Clint Ritchie
    Clint Ritchie
    • Sgt. Slater
    Stephen Roberts
    Stephen Roberts
    • Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
    Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman
    • Ilsa Lund
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Nicky Blair
    Nicky Blair
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Bruce Blau
    • Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Christian Nyby
    • Writer
      • Gene L. Coon
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The basic story is very loosely based on the experiences of Sgt. John Basilone, the first Marine to win the Medal of Honor in WWII, although many liberties were taken with the true story at times.
    • Goofs
      Although the film takes place in 1942-1943, Camp Pendleton is flying the fifty star (post 1959) flag, not the forty-eight star design, which would have been correct.
    • Quotes
      • Lt. Col. E.J. Baseman: Y' see what you want, and what I want have very little to do with it. Jack, now this war is just getting started and a lot of the people, or should we say some of the people back home haven't the slightest comprehension as to what its all about. Now Washington, headquarters, hell the war department would like someway somehow to enlighten those people. One week from today you are being given the congressional medal of honor in Washington. They're gonna hang a medal around your neck, put you in a cage and ship you around the country and let the defense workers have a peek at a real live hero. How does that strike you?
    • Connections
      Features Casablanca (1942)
    • Soundtracks
      Daddy
      Music & Lyrics by Bobby Troup

      Performed by Bobby Troup

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 21, 1967 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La victoria de los valientes
    • Filming locations
      • Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, USA
    • Production company
      • William Conrad Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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