The true-life WWII drama of Col. Harkins (Keith Andes) who avoided capture by the Japanese in the Philippines by venturing far into the unforgiving jungle, battling disease, starvation and hostile fire at every turn. He finally amassed a platoon of natives (including headhunters) to his cause, and lead successful attacks on the enemy. Based on the book, "Blackburn's Headhunters" by Philip Harkins.