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The Thin Red Line

1998 · Movie · R · 171 min · ★ 7.4

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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.

Based on The Thin Red Line

Also known as Mince Ligne rouge

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Details
Years
1998
Release date
1998-12-23
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
171 min
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (3,304 votes)
Box office
$98,126,565
Budget
$52,000,000

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • steel helmet
  • world war ii
  • battle assignment
  • invasion
  • infantry
  • marine corps
  • us army
  • commander
  • rifle
  • pacific war
  • gun battle
  • +30 more

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Bear · 1999
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1999 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Sound · 1999 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1999 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic Score · 1999 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1999 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1999 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Terrence Malick