Dale Dye: On Point in Hollywood.

DYE, Dale; AMERICAN veterans; MOTION picture consultants; MOTION picture industry; REALISM in motion pictures; WAR films

An interview with Dale Dye, a retired U.S. Marine and military adviser in the motion picture industry who ensures the authenticity of military-themed films and television programs, is presented. He explains the significance of realism in a war film. He also discusses the key factors to creating realism and accuracy on a set, one of which is trust. He adds that he carries out research aimed at establishing accuracy in motion pictures that cover periods beyond his own military experience.