The Thin Red Line(1964)
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The Thin Red Line 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.
The Thin Red Line (1964) is a war film directed by Andrew Marton, released on May 2, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Keir Dullea, Jack Warden, James Philbrook and Bob Kanter. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Marton
- Writers:
- Bernard Gordon, James Jones
- Cinematographer:
- Manuel Berenguer
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- Allied Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Thin Red Line Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keir Dullea
as Pvt. Doll
Jack Warden
as First Sgt. Welsh
James Philbrook
as Col. Tall
- Bob Kanter
Bob Kanter
as Fife
- Ray Daley
Ray Daley
as Capt. Stone
- Merlyn Yordan
Merlyn Yordan
as Judy
Kieron Moore
as Lt. Band
- Jim Gillen
Jim Gillen
as Capt. Gaff
Steve Rowland
as Mazzi
Stephen Young
as Stack
- Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson
as Medic
- Jason Fithian
Jason Fithian
as Pvt. Smalls
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Marton, written by Bernard Gordon and James Jones.
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The Thin Red Line Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Thin Red Line – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Thin Red Line?
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The main cast of The Thin Red Line (1964) includes Keir Dullea, Jack Warden, James Philbrook, Bob Kanter and Ray Daley. The film was directed by Andrew Marton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thin Red Line released?
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The Thin Red Line was released on May 2, 1964 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Thin Red Line worth watching?
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The Thin Red Line (1964) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.