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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.
- $98.1 million
- Hans Zimmer
- $52 million
Jan 15, 1999 · Adapted from James Jones' novel, the film follows a group of young soldiers in the Pacific theater during the battle of Guadalcanal. Directed by Terrence Malick, the film explores the horrors, paradoxes and beauty of war through symbolism, voice-overs and imagery.
- (196K)
- Drama, History, War
- Terrence Malick
- 1999-01-15
A philosophical World War II film by Terrence Malick, starring Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel, and George Clooney. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy the movie online.
- (5.2K)
- Terrence Malick
- R
- Sean Penn
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 summary covers the main characters, events, themes and outcomes of the conflict, as well as the historical context and background.
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.
The men of Charlie Company try to take Guadalcanal Island from the Japanese in World War II. 3,960 IMDb 7.6 2 h 50 min 1999. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Historical · Contemplative · Intense. Available to rent or buy.
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Dec 23, 1998 · Overview. 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.
