| Director | Jack Webb |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film |
| Country | United States |
| Budget | $500,000 |
| Box office | $2.5 million |
Technical sergeant Jim Moore, a highly decorated and strict drill instructor on Parris Island, is charged with Owens, a capable recruit who fails under pressure. Although he has his reputation on the line, Moore is convinced that he can make Owens into a Marine and pushes him harder, but Owens continues to falter and nearly deserts.