The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
as Pvt. Robert Witt
as Pvt. Jack Bell
as Pfc. Don Doll
as Sgt. William Keck
as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
as Capt. John Gaff
as Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
as Brig. Gen. David Quintard
as 2nd Lt. William Whyte
as Capt. Charles Bosche
as Capt. James Staros
as Sgt. Maynard Storm
as Pvt. Edward Train
as Pvt. Alfredo Tella
as Pvt. Christopher Peale
as Pvt. Howard Coombs
as 1st Lt. George "Brass" Band
as Sgt. Paul Becker
as Pfc. Charlie Dale
as Pvt. Ash
as Marl (uncredited)
as Sgt. Jack McCron
as Pfc. Edward Bead
as Marty Bell
as Pvt. Brian Tills
as Pvt. Frank Mazzi
as Witt's Mother
as Pvt. Leonardo Carni
as Melanesian Villager
as Lt. Col. Billig
as Cpl. Thorne
as Pvt. Weld
as Cpl. Queen
as Sgt. Becker
as Pvt. Floyd
as Cpl. Jenks
as 2nd Lt. Gore
as Pvt. Hoke
as Pilot
as First Scout
as Medic #1
as Navy Gunner (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Nisei Interpreter (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Pvt. Alexander (uncredited)
as Navy Soldier (uncredited)
as Navy Soldier (uncredited)
as Private Drake (uncredited)
as Pvt. Henry
as Sgt Mitchell (uncredited)