
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.

Pvt. Robert Witt

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Pvt. Jack Bell

Capt. James Staros

Capt. John Gaff

Pfc. Don Doll

Sgt. Maynard Storm

Sgt. William Keck

Marty Bell

Pfc. Charlie Dale

Pvt. Alfredo Tella

Pfc. Edward Bead

Pvt. Ash

Pvt. Brian Tills

Cpl. Geoffrey Fife

Capt. Charles Bosche

2nd Lt. William Whyte

Brig. Gen. David Quintard

Sgt. Jack McCron
Pvt. Edward Train

Pvt. Christopher Peale

Pvt. Howard Coombs

1st Lt. George "Brass" Band

Sgt. Paul Becker

Marl (uncredited)

Pvt. Frank Mazzi

Witt's Mother

Pvt. Leonardo Carni
Melanesian Villager
Lt. Col. Billig
Cpl. Thorne

Pvt. Weld
Cpl. Queen

Sgt. Becker

Pvt. Floyd

Cpl. Jenks

2nd Lt. Gore

Pvt. Hoke
Pilot

First Scout

Medic #1
Navy Gunner (uncredited)

(uncredited)

Nisei Interpreter (uncredited)

(uncredited)
Pvt. Alexander (uncredited)
Navy Soldier (uncredited)
Navy Soldier (uncredited)

Private Drake (uncredited)
Pvt. Henry

1985-07-11
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1959-01-07
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1990-05-09
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