Beachhead (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1954, Beachhead is a war film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 90 minutes. “Is not just a war move.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Beachhead stars Tony Curtis as Burke, Frank Lovejoy as Sgt. Fletcher, Mary Murphy as Nina Bouchard and Eduard Franz as Bouchard, French Planter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Beachhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beachhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beachhead tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beachhead (1954)?
- In US, Beachhead is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beachhead worth watching?
- Beachhead holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beachhead?
- Beachhead stars Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy, Eduard Franz and Skip Homeier.
- When was Beachhead released?
- Beachhead was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.