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First to Fight

First to Fight

War

1h 37m

January 25, 1967 (58 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Chad Everett

Chad Everett

Jack Connell

Birthday: June 11, 1937

29 July 24, 2012 (75)
Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Sergeant Tweed

Birthday: January 30, 1930

36 February 17, 2025 (95)
Marilyn Devin

Marilyn Devin

Peggy Sanford

Birthday: -

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Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Colonel Baseman

Birthday: November 7, 1903

63 February 5, 1991 (87)
Bobby Troup

Bobby Troup

Lieutenant Overman

Birthday: October 18, 1918

48 February 7, 1999 (80)
Claude Akins

Claude Akins

Captain Mason

Birthday: May 25, 1926

40 January 27, 1994 (67)
James Best

James Best

Sergeant Carnavan

Birthday: July 26, 1926

40 April 6, 2015 (88)
Norman Alden

Norman Alden

Sergeant Schmidtmer

Birthday: September 13, 1924

42 July 27, 2012 (87)
Bobs Watson

Bobs Watson

Sergeant Maypole

Birthday: November 16, 1930

36 June 27, 1999 (68)
Ken Swofford

Ken Swofford

O'Brien

Birthday: July 25, 1933

33 November 1, 2018 (85)