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The Thin Red Line (1964)

The Thin Red Line (1964)

War

It separates the coward from the brave The tough and the tender Sex and Love

Release Date: 1964, May 2
Directors: Andrew Marton
Countries: United States of America
Production: Allied Artists, Allied Artists
Cast: Jack Warden, Keir Dullea, Stephen Young, Mark Johnson, Kieron Moore, Steve Rowland, James Philbrook, Jason Fithian, Jim Gillen, Ray Daley, Merlyn Yordan

Overview:

Set during the Allied invasion of the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theater during WWII, this film is based on the novel by James Jones. Keir Dullea is Private Doll, who dreads the invasion and steals a pistol to help him protect himself. Sergeant Welsh (Jack Warden), a caustic, battle-scarred veteran, hates Doll, whom he considers a coward. In battle, Doll kills a Japanese soldier and is filled with remorse, which further angers the sergeant. The next day, an emboldened Doll wipes out an entire enemy machine gun post and begins to feel as sadistic as Welsh. The two must work together to clear away some mines, but as they do, their platoon is surprised by a Japanese raid.

Keywords:

based on novel or book world war ii 1940s guadalcanal pacific theater solomon islands