The Thin Red Line 1964 - 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars

After reviewing the 1998 version I said I have to view this original version and I have with the conclusion they are as "300's" versions were which I also reviewed on this blog.That is different in the ways of treatment but the same in purpose.That said,I took 1 and 1/2 stars off for being in B&W and at times very dated in its battle re enactments.Also  Keir Dullea as Pvt. Doll  and  Jack Warden as First Sgt. Welsh approach their roles far differently than in the second film with a very different final film outcome.All that said I did enjoy it as much and do recommend for viewing.Full film can be seen online at URL following the picture and a IMDB summary below.This version was released in 1964 and runs 99 minutes.

Dark tale of one man's determination to survive his tour of duty. Separated from his new wife after only eight days of marriage, private Doll suddenly decides that he will no longer blindly follow the orders of his superiors, following his own mind instead. What follows are a series of poorly planned attacks, in which Doll saves the day, time after time; eventually leading to the taking of the Elephant in the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. Sgt. Welsh, Doll's immediate line officer grows an affinity for Doll, helping him through his first Kill, but never quite allowing himself to admit his admiration for the young soldier. The final scene of the movie brings home the true horror of war and the meaninglessness of it all. Written by Tophee

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