Leofwine_draca BEACH RED is an intriguing war picture, directed by and starring Cornel Wilde, who is a bit long in the tooth for his role but otherwise sound. This is a mildly experimental bit of film-making that takes a psychological approach to a battle, depicting the frightened wits of the young soldiers involved, plonking them into a brutal beach landing and then some claustrophobic jungle combat.What I particularly liked about this film is its stylistic approach, courtesy of Wilde. Most American '60s Pacific War-themed movies simply depict the Japanese enemy as faceless aggressors or even worse as evil demons. Here, they're no different to their American counterparts, frightened and thinking of their family members back home. This film parallels the two sides throughout and builds to a moving climax which really hits home the similarities between the troops.The rest of the film is a little slow and repetitive in places although it holds together quite nicely overall. The action is well depicted at the outset, with a lengthy beach landing which surely must have inspired Spielberg to make the opening bit of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN; the two are photographed in almost identical ways and BEACH RED's action is almost as brutal. The young cast give good turns, particularly Rip Torn, and the photography is fine. The only thing I would change is the use of still photography in the flashback scenes, which dates it a bit.

inspectors71 I remember seeing Cornel Wilde in a couple of costume dramas as a kid. Intense eyes, a very interesting voice, and later I realized he was wearing a wig. He always seemed old to me. I've seen three movies directed by Wilde. I reviewed Sword of Lancelot, a very good try for a low-budget clang-and-banger. I remember enjoying how daring Wilde was in his execution of battle scenes, and I'm still a little startled by his scene with Guinevere, all drying sweat and catching their breath. 1962. Wow.Anyway, I saw Beach Red in 2008 on TCM, I think. Although it's a clunky, over-dramatic war-is-heller, once again, Wilde finds some interesting ways to tell his story of the US Marines and Japanese soldiers fighting for an island in the South Pacific. Lots of narrative, lots of flashbacks. I remember one where a Japanese thinks about his wife and children in a bath house. Lots of naked people, but you don't really notice because of how Wilde humanizes his characters. Of course they're naked in a bath house. So what?It's weird to say this, but that is good movie-making.Beach Red isn't a great war--or anti-war--movie. But Cornel Wilde seems to have made a name for himself as something of a risk-taker. He sometimes uses a sledgehammer when a scalpel would do, but he gives it a try. Something most corporate movie-hacks wouldn't dream of doing. And that is why I recommend Beach Red.I just saw 1977's The Hills Have Eyes. Wes Craven seems to come from the same school of thought, "Let's throw it up on the screen and see if it sticks." But don't lose control of the narrative.

sydneyswesternsuburbs Director and actor Cornel Wilde who also created the classic flick, The Naked Prey 1966 has created another gem in Beach Red.Starring Cornel Wilde who was also in his classic flick, The Naked Prey.Also starring Gert Van den Bergh who was also in Cornel Wilde's classic flick, The Naked Prey.Also starring Ken Gampu who was also in Cornel Wilde's classic flick, The Naked Prey.I enjoyed the violent battle scenes.If you enjoyed this as much as I did then check out other classic World War II flicks, Das Boot 1981, The Bridge at Remagen 1969, Cross of Iron 1977, The Dirty Dozen 1967, Downfall 2004, Enemy at the Gates 2001, The Expendables 1988, The Inglorious Bastards 1978, Inglourious Basterds 2009, The Longest Day 1962, A Midnight Clear 1992, The Pianist 2002, Saving Private Ryan 1998, Schindler's List 1993, Stalingrad 1993, Story of G.I. Joe 1945, The Thin Red Line 1998, The Thin Red Line 1964, Went the Day Well? 1942, When Trumpets Fade 1998, My Way 2011, Fury 2014, Hacksaw Ridge 2016, Dunkirk 2017 and Where Eagles Dare 1968.

byfaithinhisname Cornel Wilde... If he were putting this project together today with deep pocketed empathetic sponsors... Wow... would it be of import in this state of mind in our hearts growing cold. Personally, I can get past any critique of the production... This is a cinematic treasure that... if you open yourself to it.. will break your heart... Beach Red.. stands alone with faint comparison... Watch it alone; that you are not looking for reactions from another, trusting that they might feel, what you experience with this examination of war.Cornel Wilde... If he were putting this project together today with deep pocketed empathetic sponsors... Wow... would it be of import in this state of mind in our hearts growing cold. Personally, I can get past any critique of the production... This is a cinematic treasure that... if you open yourself to it.. will break your heart... Beach Red.. stands alone with faint comparison... Watch it alone; that you are not looking for reactions from another, trusting that they might feel what you experience with this examination of war.