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.
Acting
Tony Curtis elevating pulp material with sheer movie-star wattage.
Cinematography
Hawaiian locations standing in for occupied Pacific, surprisingly lush.
Practical Effects
Real jungle terrain doing half the villain's work.
Director
Stuart Heisler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed on Oahu using actual WWII military equipment still in Hawaiian storage.
Released the same year as 'The Bridges at Toko-Ri,' part of 1954's wave of Korea-influenced WWII revisionism.
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