The Thin Red Line (1964)

The Thin Red Line (1964)

1964-05-02 United States of America 99 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Keir Dullea is Pvt. Doll
Pvt. Doll
Jack Warden is First Sgt. Welsh
First Sgt. Welsh
James Philbrook is Col. Tall
Ray Daley is Capt. Stone
Capt. Stone
Kieron Moore is Lt. Band
Lt. Band
Jim Gillen is Capt. Gaff
Capt. Gaff
Jason Fithian is Pvt. Smalls
Pvt. Smalls