The Thin Red Line
"It separates the coward from the brave The tough and the tender Sex and Love"
Originally released in 1964. The Thin Red Line is a war film. directed by Andrew Marton.
Starring Keir Dullea, Jack Warden, and James Philbrook
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allied Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thin Red Line about?
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 ...
Who directed The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line was directed by Andrew Marton.
How long is The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Thin Red Line released?
The Thin Red Line was released on May 2, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thin Red Line?
The main cast of The Thin Red Line includes Keir Dullea, Jack Warden, James Philbrook, Bob Kanter, Ray Daley.