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.
Chad Everett
as Jack Connell
Gene Hackman
as Sergeant Tweed
Marilyn Devin
as Peggy Sanford
Dean Jagger
as Colonel Baseman
Bobby Troup
as Lieutenant Overman
Claude Akins
as Captain Mason
James Best
as Sergeant Carnavan
Norman Alden
as Sergeant Schmidtmer
Bobs Watson
as Sergeant Maypole
Ken Swofford
as O'Brien
Ray Reese
as Hawkins
Garry Goodgion
as Karl
