Brief reflections on characters and themes in John Boorman’s “Hell in the Pacific” (1968).

[@rosezingleman5007]

This is a fascinating film.

[@SeptemberAdam]

"Hell In the Pacific" OKAY! With Lee Marvin. Haven't seen that one, and so gonna watch it Riiiiiight now! Will get back here afterwards. Mmm Hm! :)

[@SeptemberAdam]

Ok I watched the one which in the end they go their separate ways. Seemed very dystopian after the two rafted....to a bigger place.

[@fernie150]

I’ve never seen that ending but it sounds like something of an anticlimax. I think the film needed a strong, dramatic ending.

[@daltonanderson3718]

Can you tell this was made during the height of the Civil Rights Movement

[@mousetreehouse6833]

I seem to recall an interview with Lee Marvin, who said Miffuni took his role VERY seriously, to the point of actually hurting Marvin. Perhaps the Japanese actor was upset because he was under the impression he would be working with John Wayne, who had been a big star in Japan, before and after the war. (?!?) 😄

[@fernie150]

Great story! I do hope it’s based on fact.