One of the central conceits in one ofStanley Kubricks most popular works will be restored onPrime Videoafter mysteriously disappearing.
See below photos of the movies main page before and after the image swap.
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Throughout Kubricks 1987 masterful commentary on war, the main character, Pvt.
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Joker (Modine), wears a helmet on which is scrawled born to kill.
The helmet is also adorned with a peace sign button.
The films star Modine recently posted his thoughts on the omission.
Who decided to remove BORN TO KILL?
he wrote online above a photo of the denuded helmet.
Who decided to remove BORN TO KILL?
In one scene, a colonel asks Modines Pvt.
Joker, You write born to kill on your helmet and you wear a peace button.
Whats that supposed to be, some kind of sick joke?
No, Sir, answers Joker.
What is it supposed to mean?
Joker replies, The duality of man.
The Jungian thing, sir.
