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The Thin Red Line is a 1998 American epic war film written and directed by Terrence Malick. It is the second film adaptation of the 1962 novel by James Jones, following the 1964 film.
The Thin Red Line: Directed by Terrence Malick. With Kirk Acevedo, Penelope Allen, Benjamin Green, Simon Billig. Adaptation of James Jones' autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War.
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- Drama, History, War
- Terrence Malick
- 1999-01-15
In 1942, Private Witt (Jim Caviezel) is a U.S. Army absconder living peacefully with the locals of a small South Pacific island. Discovered by his commanding...
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- Terrence Malick
- R
- Sean Penn
Jan 8, 1999 · Two soldiers have gone AWOL and live blissfully with tribal people who exist in a pre-lapsarian state, eating the fruit that falls from the trees and the fish that leap from the seas, and smiling contentedly at the bounty of Eden. This is, the movie implies, a society that reflects man’s best nature.
The Thin Red Line (1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II. 4,020. IMDb 7.6 2 h 50 min 1999 X-Ray 18+. Drama • Historical • Contemplative • Intense. Rent.
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Synopsis. In August 1942, U.S. Marine Private Robert Witt (Jim Caviezel), is AWOL from his unit and living with the easy-going and seemingly carefree Melanesian natives in the South Pacific. He is found and imprisoned on a troop carrier by his company NCO, First Sergeant Edward Welsh (Sean Penn).
