First to Fight (1967) is loosely based on the wartime life of Medal of Honour recipient John Basilone. The Warner Bros. feature also stars the late Gene Hackman in an early, scene-stealing role. But does the film hit the mark in terms of production value and plot? With a return of 'Robbie's Allegory Attack' and a rare appearance of the 'Trope Tally', the boys don their HBTs as they delve into this USMC-centric feature...
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