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DVDfever.co.uk – The Thin Red Line on DVD
Optimum Home Entertainment
Posted: December 17th, 2010.
Starring Keir Dullea and Jack Warden
Directed by Andrew Marton
Set during the Allied invasion of the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theatre 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.
Extras: Trailer
The DVD is out on January 31st, 2011 and sells on Amazon for £11.99 (RRP £15.99).
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