I'm watching it too SC. It's been a long while since I've seen it. Although I was interrupted by a phone call at the start of the movie, you're right about the suspensful beginning thus far.
Also,I did see the cast in the beginning and noticed that Fess Parker has a minor role. Remember him? I haven't seen him yet though and could have missed him.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK