Summaries

During the early Pacific war years, American seaman George Tweed is the only U.S. serviceman on Guam not captured by the Japanese forces.

The true story of George Tweed, an American sailor who became the only serviceman on the island of Guam to avoid capture by the Japanese during the early years of World War II.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • american
  • scorpion
  • guam
  • pacific
  • battle of guam
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Jan 16, 1963
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Philippines
Production companies Gold Coast Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 54m
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

George Tweed is an American Sailor from Minneapolis stationed on Pre-war Guam at a radio relay station. As the Japanese invade, he and his mates attempt to evade. They are befriended by some of the islanders and assist them in traveling to a secure location. The others are captured and executed. A romantic relationship develops between Tweed and the daughter of his benefactor. He remains in hiding there until the US Navy returns. As an American destroyer approaches he contacts them to warn them of shore artillery and is taken aboard ship.

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