The dramatic story of US Marines in training, in combat, and in love, during World War II. The story centers on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training to combat.
Van Heflin
as Major Sam Huxley
Aldo Ray
as Andy Hookens
Mona Freeman
as Kathy
James Whitmore
as MSgt. Mac
Nancy Olson
as Mrs. Pat Rogers
Raymond Massey
as Major General Snipes
Tab Hunter
as Pvt Dan 'Danny' Forrester
Anne Francis
as Rae
Dorothy Malone
as Mrs Elaine Yarborough
Fess Parker
as Pvt Speedy
Perry Lopez
as Pvt Joe Gomez aka Spanish Joe
William Campbell
as Pvt 'Ski" Wronski