Back Door to Hell

Jack Nicholson received an early career showcase in this tense combat drama from director Monte Hellman, as one of a World War II commando squad sent ashore in the Philippines on reconnaissance. Discovered by the Japanese--and with their radio equipment destroyed--the three soldiers (Nicholson, Jimmie Rodgers, John Hackett) find their mission to knock out a communications center riding on the help of the local resistance. Annabelle Huggins, Johnny Monteiro also star. 69 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; theatrical trailers.