Sergeant welsh jack warden, a caustic, battlescarred veteran, hates doll, whom he considers a coward. Thin red line, the on dvd 024543030003 from 20th century fox. Release dates 10 also known as aka 18 release dates usa 2 may 1964. The thin red line will change the way you think about and view films. For, the thin red line is not just another brutal war movie. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info original print info genre keywords. These dvds will play on any dvd player anywhere in the world region free. Once there, he decides to do whatever it takes to survive the war, even. With keir dullea, jack warden, james philbrook, bob kanter. Every man fights his own war based on the graphic novel by james jones, the thin red line tells the story of a group of men, an army rifle company called cforcharlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce world war ii. Sean penn, adrien brody, james caviezel, john cusack, woody. Now that i have seen it, im very surprised that this film did not win picture of the year. The thin red line 1964 the thin red line is a 1964 wwii film which was the first feature film adaptation of the james jones novel of the same name. No, what really harms it in the long run is the fact that we never quite develop a relationship with.
The thin red line moves you and sticks in your mind without using the smoke and cpu cycles that are the main tools of filmmakers today. Overview of the thin red line, 1964, directed by andrew marton, with keir dullea, jack warden, james philbrook, at turner classic movies. What the thin red line did for me is almost hard to completely grasp. The only way to build on the thin red line would be for someone to do to born on the fourth of july what terence malick did to platoon. Ordered to advance up a long hill towards concealed japanese positions in broad daylight, a callow infantry lieutenant, a kid really, signals to his two scouts to advance, then, when they dont move, signals again, more forcefully. Thin red line 03 journey to the line by gall anonim. Joness story focuses on two american soldiers during the guadalcanal campaign, the newlywed draftee private doll keir dullea and sergeant welch jack warden, the hardened veteran. For example, witt and walsh in the 1998 version both quote a lot from another jones novel, called from here to eternity, and not from a thin red line. To the memory of james jones and those who served with him they live with us. This sale is for the thin red line 1964 with english subtitles on dvd. Free movietv subtitles srt files movietv subtitles.
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. Rent the thin red line 1998 starring sean penn and adrien brody on dvd and bluray. Jones novel was filmed once before, in 1964, with director andrew. As everyone has been already saying the image on here is absolutely breathtaking, certainly one of the best highdef transfers from criterion so far. The original 1964 film rendition of the best selling james jones war novel. This leads to an almost hallucinatory sense of displacement, as the actors struggle for realism, and the movies point of view hovers above them like a high school kid all filled with big questions. T he thin red line, being released so close to saving private ryan, is destined to be called that other war movie. In guadalcanal during world war ii, a private and his sergeant clash. The more famous of the two adaptations the 1998 one was. Legendas the thin red line subtitles download movie and. Not to be confused with the 1998 terence malick film also based on the novel the thin red line by james jones, this 1964 original nevertheless covers much of the same terrain, both physically and metaphorically.
Part of the problem with the thin red line lies with expectations. Thin red line, the 1964 internet movie firearms database. During world war two, new recruit private doll keir dullea finds himself stationed in guadalcanal under the leadership of a hardened sergeant jack warden. The thin red line is a 1964 wwii film which was the first feature film adaptation of the james jones novel of the same name. Doll keir dullea is shipped out to battle during world war ii. Army absconder living peacefully with the locals of a small south pacific island. Spielbergs film was a gritty, realistic portrayal of war. No subtitling information available for this dvd title. Keir dullea, jack warden, james philbrook, bob kanter, ray daley, merlyn yordan, kieron moore, jim gillen, charles stalmaker, steve. The thin red line, a soundtrack album from the 1998 film. Thin red line, the 1964 from internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv and video games. Keir dullea is private doll, who dreads the invasion and steals a.
The film focuses on the men of charlie company during the battle of guadalcanal in the pacific. The thin red line 1964 the thin red line 1964 user. The thin red line is a 1964 cinemascope film based on james joness 1962 novel of the same name. Terrence malicks adaptation of james jones autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at guadalcanal during the second world war.
My take on terrence malicks epic ww2 movie, the thin red line. So just to recap, the us army is in guadalcanal in the pacific to protect convoy routes between the us and australia from japanese. The men of c company,1st battalion,27th infantry regiment,25th infantry division have been brought to guadalcanal as reinforcements in the campaign to secure henderson field and seize the island from the japanese. In making the book into a movie, the 1964 film succeeds. Malick is a master of film, and the thin red line is the strongest evidence to support that claim. A lot of familiar titles in 1964, a fistful of dollars, mary poppins and zulu among them. It is a philosophical work about the internal and external battles the various soldiers go through. My guess is that any veteran of the actual battle of guadalcanal would describe this movie with an eight. The thin red line private bellletters piano cover by keith mccabe.
Welcome to yify subtitles, a subtitles site for all movies. The thin red line asks a lot of good questions about death, war, and the ultimate meaning of life. The largest collection of quality english subtitles. Released by rca victor in 1999 09026633822 containing music from the thin red line 1998. And that, i think, is why the thin red line is what it is. The thin red line 1964 just after getting married, pvt. The thin red line 1964 with english subtitles on dvd. The actors in the thin red line are making one movie, and the director is making another.
The film displays the best use of voiceovers that i have ever seen. The thin red line soundtrack from 1998, composed by hans zimmer. Set during the wwiiera invasion of guadalcanal, this war drama centers on the powerful bond that develops between a gentle young private who grows to. Terrence malicks the thin red line comes to bluray from the criterion collection, who present the film in its original aspect ratio of 2. In any other year, the thin red line would probably be a highlight, rather than being dubbed as an imitation. Discovered by his commanding officer, sergeant welsh, witt is forced to resume his.
The main storyline, namely the clash between the private and his captain, is almost completely left out of the malick film. Private doll comes into the army as innocent as his name. The thin red line nick nolte interview on charlie rose i 12211998 480p duration. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The thin red line is a oneofakind picture, and one that you must open yourself up to completely. Based on james joness 1962 novel of the same name, the film follows the life of a number of american soldiers during the battle of guadalcanal. As a very specific subgenre of the war film, the combat film is distinctly. But it was also highly commercial and had a very contrived plot. The thin red line is a 1998 american epic war film written and directed by terrence malick. The thin red line, a 1986 album by glass tiger, or the title track the thin red line the mentalist, a television episode the thin red line, 1966 episode of the british television show gideons way. Legendas the thin red line subtitles download movie. The thin red line bluray region free english audio.
The greatest fault of the thin red line was its timing it was released at around the same time as spielbergs saving private ryan. It didnt make everything better, it is my girlfriend and my family who helped me finally heal. Subtitles searchable search, download, and request subtitles for the thin red line in any language. As he does battle with the japanese forces, doll finds himself in continual conflict with his nononsense superior, and the ensuing struggle for supremacy places the mission in. Staring sean penn, jim caviezel, ben chaplin and adrien brody. The thin red line by gavin smith in the januaryfebruary 1999 issue ordered to advance up a long hill towards concealed japanese positions in broad daylight, a callow infantry lieutenant, a kid really, signals to his two scouts to advance, then, when they dont move, signals again, more forcefully. Once there, he decides to do whatever it takes to survive. The thin red line is very long, yes, but thats not even one of the films biggest problems.
To the memory of james jones and those who served with him. He quickly realizes that hes just a pawn in someone elses war, and to keep from being fed into the machine hes got to think for himself. Keir dullea is private doll, who dreads the invasion and steals a pistol to help him protect himself. The thin red line is a famous book about the battle of guadalcanal by author james jones. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the thin red line near you. A private and his sergeant clash during the heat of battle as.
The thin red line 1964 05021964 us war 1h 39m user score. Rent the thin red line 1998 on dvd and bluray netflix. Based on the graphic novel by james jones, the thin red line tells the story of a group of men, an army rifle company called cforcharlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce world war ii battle of guadalcanal. The thin red line put me on the road to recovery, and that in and of itself is a wholly remarkable thing for a film to do for a person. Recommendation i know we are all entitled to opinions but for people who dislike this film, i respectfully and wholeheartedly disagree. Nov 15, 2014 the thin red line nick nolte interview on charlie rose i 12211998 480p duration.
The thin red line by terrence malick based on the novel by james jones use for educational purposes only. Army private witt awol is found and imprisoned on a troop carrier by his company first sergeant, welsh. The thin red line 1964 with english subtitles on dvd dvd lady. Alem da linha vermelha pob, alem da linha vermelha pob, ii eng, the thin red line eng. For best movie candidates i have chosen charulata indian domestic drama, the thin red line usa war movie and goldfinger james bonds 3rd cinematic outing. They were closer to me than i can say, closer than my friends had been or ever would be. Subtitles the thin red line 1964 retail rental dvd. Subtitles in any language for your favourite movies. The thin red line is a 1964 cinemascope film directed by andrew marton and starring keir dullea, jack warden, james philbrook, and kieron moore. Download english subtitles of movies and new tv shows. The thin red line is the greatest film i have ever seen. The film focuses on the men of charlie company during the battle.