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The Thin Red Line

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

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.

Top Cast

  • Keir Dullea

    Keir Dullea

    Pvt. Doll

  • Jack Warden

    Jack Warden

    First Sgt. Welsh

  • James Philbrook

    James Philbrook

    Col. Tall

  • Bob Kanter

    Bob Kanter

    Fife

  • Ray Daley

    Ray Daley

    Capt. Stone

  • Merlyn Yordan

    Merlyn Yordan

    Judy

  • Kieron Moore

    Kieron Moore

    Lt. Band

  • Jim Gillen

    Jim Gillen

    Capt. Gaff

  • Steve Rowland

    Steve Rowland

    Mazzi

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.

Rating

6.1 / 10
16 Reviews
1 Popular

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