In the Pacific during World War 2, the officers live a comfortable life with good food, good drink and good quarters. To them, war is a game which they know they will win and the common soldiers are the pawns on the board. When the campaign slows down, the Commander sends a squad to the top of a mountain behind enemy lines to report on the Japanese troop movements. The squad is commanded by a tough cynical Sergeant who takes no prisoners and even takes the gold from the teeth of the enemy dead. Before the mission starts, the lieutenant, who has had a cushy job due to a life of wealth and privilege, criticizes the Commander over his attitude towards the common soldier and is re-assigned to lead the squad. The veteran Sergeant wants to complete this mission as ordered, and he will do everything he can do to see that it is successful.

Starring:

Alan Austin, Aldo Ray, Audrey Conti, Barbara Nichols, Bert Stevens, Cliff Robertson, David Carlile, Edward McNally, Grace Lee Whitney, James Best, Jerry Paris, Joey Bishop, John Beradino, John Close, John Dennis, Lili St Cyr, Liz Renay, LQ Jones, Lydia Goya, Max Showalter, Nelson Leigh, Norman Grabowski, Paul Bryar, Ralph Volkie, Raymond Massey, Richard

Genre:

Drama, War