The Thin Red Line

– Based on the graphic novel by James Jones, The Thin Red Line tells the story of a group of men, an A..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
The Thin Red Line (1998)

Based on the graphic novel by James Jones, The Thin Red Line tells the story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived. A powerful frontline cast - including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson and George Clooney - explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.

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Producing Country:
USA
Genre:

The Thin Red Line (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Jan 1999

Language:

English, Tok Pisin, Japanese, Greek

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Terrence Malick

Writer:

James Jones (novel), Terrence Malick (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Kirk Acevedo, Penelope Allen, Benjamin Green, Simon Billig

Plot:

U.S. Army Private Witt (AWOL) is found and imprisoned on a troop carrier by his company First Sergeant, Welsh.The men of C Company,1st Battalion,27th Infantry Regiment,25th Infantry Division have been brought to Guadalcanal as reinforcements in the campaign to secure Henderson Field and seize the island from the Japanese. They arrive near Hill 210, a key Japanese position. Their task is to capture the hill at all cost. What happens next is a story developing about redemption and the meaningless of war. Regardless the outcome.

Awards:

Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 40 nominations.

Production:

20th Century Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%
Metacritic:
78%