Character Relationship Map: Beach Red

Characters

• Capt. MacDonald / Narrator (played by Cornel Wilde) — protagonist
• Gunnery Sgt. Ben Honeywell (played by Rip Torn) — protagonist
• Pvt. Egan (played by Burr DeBenning) — supporting
• Pvt. Joseph Joshua Cliff (played by Patrick Wolfe) — supporting
• Pvt. Nakano (played by Norman Pak) — supporting
• Julie MacDonald (played by Jean Wallace) — supporting
• Pvt. Colombo (played by Jaime Sánchez) — supporting
• Pvt. Mouse (played by Dewey Stringer) — minor
• Lt. Domingo (played by Fred Galang) — minor
• Pvt. Mishio (played by Hiroshi Kiyama) — minor
• Tall Girl (played by Linda Albertano) — minor
• Captain Kondo (played by Michio Hazama) — minor
• Capt. Tanaka (played by Dale Ishimoto) — supporting
• Col. Sugiyama (played by Genki Koyama) — supporting
• Goldberg (played by Gene Blakely) — minor
• Sgt. Lindstrom (played by Michael Parsons) — minor

Story Analysis

A visceral exploration of war's brutality and fleeting human connection during a Pacific beach landing.

Plot Progression

1. The Brutal Landing
2. Reflections and Memories
3. Humanity Amidst Conflict
4. The Tragic Bond