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.
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The Thin Red Line Cast
The Thin Red Line Crew
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Andrew Marton as Director. He was 60 (87) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Manuel Berenguer as Director of Photography. He was 51 (86) years old when He died
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Camera |
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Malcolm Arnold as Original Music Composer. He was 42 (84) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Bernard Gordon as Screenplay. He was 45 (88) years old when He died
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Writing |
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José Algueró as Art Direction. |
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