Movie Description
The Thin Red Line
(1964)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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Pvt. Doll
First Sgt. Welsh
Col. Tall
Fife
Capt. Stone
Judy
Lt. Band
Capt. Gaff
Mazzi
Stack
Medic
Pvt. Smalls
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Facts
Original TitleThe Thin Red Line
Status Released
Release Information
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1964-05-02
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 39m
Production CompaniesAllied Artists
Genres
- War
