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The Thin Red Line is a 1998 American epic war film directed by Terrence Malick, based on James Jones' novel about the Battle of Mount Austen in World War II. The film explores the psychological and moral dilemmas of U.S. soldiers in the Pacific Theater, and was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
Jan 15, 1999 · 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
The Thin Red Line. 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 officer, Sgt....
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- Terrence Malick
- R
- Sean Penn
A hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II. 4,022 IMDb 7.6 2 h 50 min 1999. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Historical · Contemplative · Intense. Available to rent or buy.
- 170 min
Ebert praises Malick's visual style and philosophical questions, but criticizes his lack of character development and interest in the novel's plot. He compares the film to a dreamy experiment and a horror movie, and wonders if the soldiers ever ask the same questions as the director.
A film adaptation of James Jones' novel about the World War II battle of Guadalcanal, seen from different perspectives of the soldiers involved. The plot follows the men of C Company, 25th Infantry Division, as they face the Japanese resistance, the horrors of war, and the challenges of leadership.
Dec 26, 2008 · Trailer for Terrence Malick's film starring Sean Penn, James Caviezel, Ben Chaplin, Elias Koteas, Adrien Brody, John Cusack, George Clooney, Nick Nolte, John C. Reilly, John Travolta, John...
- 3 min
- 2.7M
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