The Thin Red Line
1964, English. Directed by Andrew Marton.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 May 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bernard Gordon
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What The Thin Red Line is based on
The Thin Red Line is adapted from a novel.
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The Thin Red Line runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Thin Red Line isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 May 1964. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thin Red Line?
If you liked The Thin Red Line, try The Thin Red Line, They Were Expendable, Midway.
Who directed The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line (1964) was directed by Andrew Marton and stars Keir Dullea, Jack Warden, James Philbrook.
What is The Thin Red Line based on?
The Thin Red Line is adapted from a novel.