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United States. Language. English. Budget. $52 million [2] Box office. $98.1 million [2] The Thin Red Line is a 1998 American epic war film written and directed by Terrence Malick. It is the second screen adaptation of the 1962 novel of the same name by James Jones, following the 1964 film.
Jan 15, 1999 · Based on James Jones' novel, the film follows a group of soldiers in the Pacific theater during the war. It explores the horrors, bonds and questions of war through poetic imagery and dialogue.
- (200K)
- Drama, History, War
- Terrence Malick
- 1999-01-15
A philosophical and epic film about the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942, starring Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel, and George Clooney. Critics praise the film's visual beauty, emotional depth, and anti-war message.
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- Terrence Malick
- R
- Sean Penn
Jan 8, 1999 · 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.
The Thin Red Line. A hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II. 3,963 IMDb 7.6 2 h 50 min 1999. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Historical · Contemplative · Intense. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.19. Buy movie. HD $14.99 $4.99. More purchase. options.
