The Thin Red Line (1964)
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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. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Keir Dullea, Jack Warden, (more)
- Director(s):
- Andrew Marton
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of The Thin Red Line
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. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Thin Red Line
- Keir Dullea - Pvt. Doll
- James Philbrook - Col. Tall
- Bob Kanter - Fife
- Kieron Moore - Lt. Band
- Stephen Levy - Staff Sgt. Stack
- Gary Lasdun
- Gabe Sumner
- Ben Tatar
- Jim Gillen - Capt. Gaff
- Jack Warden - First Sgt. Welsh
- Ray Daley - Capt. Stone
- Merlyn Yordan - Judy
- Steve Rowland - Pvt. Mazzi
- John Clarke
- Charles Stalnaker
- Mark Johnson - Medic
- Joe Collins
- Director(s):
- Andrew Marton
- Writer(s):
- Bernard Gordon
- Producer(s):
- Sidney Harmon
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children)
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