
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 Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

as Pvt. Jack Bell

as Capt. James Staros

as Capt. John Gaff

as Pfc. Don Doll

as Sgt. Maynard Storm

as Sgt. William Keck

as Marty Bell

as Pfc. Charlie Dale

as Pvt. Alfredo Tella

as Pfc. Edward Bead

as Pvt. Ash

as Pvt. Brian Tills

as Cpl. Geoffrey Fife

as Capt. Charles Bosche

as 2nd Lt. William Whyte

as Brig. Gen. David Quintard

as Sgt. Jack McCron

as Pvt. Edward Train

as Pvt. Christopher Peale

as Pvt. Howard Coombs

as 1st Lt. George "Brass" Band

as Sgt. Paul Becker

as Marl (uncredited)

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