Overview
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.
Production
Allied Artists
Cast & Characters
Keir Dullea
Pvt. Doll
Jack Warden
First Sgt. Welsh
James Philbrook
Col. Tall
Bob Kanter
Fife
Ray Daley
Capt. Stone
Merlyn Yordan
Judy
Kieron Moore
Lt. Band
Jim Gillen
Capt. Gaff
Steve Rowland
Mazzi
Stephen Young
Stack
Mark Johnson
Medic
Jason Fithian
Pvt. Smalls
Directors & Crew
Andrew Marton
Director
Bernard Gordon
Screenplay
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