The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

Movie |

World War Ii | Based On Novel Or Book

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  • Genre(s): Drama, History, War
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Terrence Malick, Pamela Willis, Chris OConnell, Emily Saunders
  • Cast(s): Sean Penn, Jim Caviezel, Adrien Brody, Ben Chaplin, Elias Koteas See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h 50min
  • Music: Hans Zimmer,Arvo Pärt,John Roesch,Anna Behlmer,Craig Heath
  • Award(s): NSFC 1999 (Won)
    Oscar 1999 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Operation Mincemeat, Six Minutes to Midnight
  • Story:

    Based on the graphic novel by James Jones, The Thin Red Line tells 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. A powerful frontline cast - including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson and George Clooney - explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.

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7.6/10
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STORY AND RATINGS

Story

Based on the graphic novel by James Jones, The Thin Red Line tells 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. A powerful frontline cast - including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson and George Clooney - explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.

Ratings

7.6/10

IMDb

AWARDS

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Won
NSFC Award

Best Cinematography | 1999 | John

OFCS Award

Top Ten Films of the Year | 1999

Golden Satellite Award

Best Motion Picture Drama | 1999 | John

Best Director | 1999 | Terrence

Best Cinematography | 1999 | John

Best Original Score | 1999 | Hans

Special Achievement Award

Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble | 1999 | Penelope

SIYAD Award

Best Foreign Film | 1999

ACCA Award

Best Adapted Screenplay | 1998 | Terrence

NBR Award

Top Ten Films | 1998

NYFCC Award

Best Director | 1998 | Terrence

Best Cinematographer | 1998 | John

FCCA Award

Best Foreign Film | 2000

ALMA Award

Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film | 1999 | Kirk

ASC Award

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | 1999 | John

ASSG Award

Best Foreign Funded Film Soundtrack | 1999

Golden Berlin Bear Award

1999 | Terrence

CFCA Award

Best Director | 1999 | Terrence

Best Cinematography | 1999 | John

Kinema Junpo Award

Best Foreign Language Film Director | 2000 | Terrence

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Nominations
Oscar Award

Best Cinematography | 1999 | John

Best Music Original Dramatic Score | 1999 | Hans

Best Picture | 1999 | Robert Michael

Best Director | 1999 | Terrence

Best Writing Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published | 1999 | Terrence

Best Sound | 1999 | Paul 'Salty'

Best Film Editing | 1999 | Saar

Bodil Award

Best American Film Bedste amerikanske film | 2000 | Terrence

César Award

Best Foreign Film Meilleur film tranger | 2000 | Terrence

Eddie Award

Best Edited Feature Film | 1999 | Saar

Best Foreign Film Award

1999 | Grant

(director) | 1999 | Grant

CFCA Award

Best Picture | 1999

Best Supporting Actor | 1999 | Nick

Most Promising Actor | 1999 | Jim

Chlotrudis Award

Best Cinematography | 1999 | John

Critics Choice Award

Best Picture | 1999

DFWFCA Award

Best Picture | 1999

DGA Award

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | 1999 | Terrence

Golden Reel Award

Best Sound Editing Music Foreign Domestic | 1999

NSFC Award

Best Director | 1999 | Terrence

OFTA Film Award

Best Picture | 1999 | John

Best Supporting Actor | 1999 | Nick

Best Ensemble | 1999

Best Drama Picture | 1999 | John

Best Drama Ensemble | 1999

Best Director | 1999 | Terrence

Best Writing Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | 1999 | Terrence

Best Music Original Dramatic Score | 1999 | Hans

Best Film Editing | 1999 | Billy

Best Cinematography | 1999 | John

Best Sound Mixing | 1999 | Paul 'Salty'

Best Sound Effects Editing | 1999 | Andrew

OFCS Award

Best Director | 1999 | Terrence

Best Cinematography | 1999 | John

PFS Award

Peace | 1999

Golden Satellite Award

Best Screenplay Adapted | 1999 | Terrence

Best Film Editing | 1999 | Billy

USC Scripter Award

1999 | Terrence

(author) | 1999 | Terrence

ACCA Award

Best Director | 1998 | Terrence

Best Cinematography | 1998 | John

Best Film Editing | 1998 | Saar

Best Achievement in Sound | 1998

Best Original Score | 1998 | Hans

Best Cast Ensemble | 1998

BOX OFFICE

Budget 52,000,000 USD

Box Office Collection 98,126,565 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Most of Adrien Brody's scenes were cut from the film and he wasn't aware of these changes until he saw the film at the premiere. Brody came to the premiere expecting to see himself as the lead character and was shocked when he saw that he was barely featured in the film, especially since Cpl. Fife was the central character in the novel on which the movie was based.

Billy Bob Thornton recorded a narration for the two hour and fifty minute epic under the supervision of writer and director Terrence Malick. However, the final print of the film has voice-overs by eight of the main characters in the film; none of the narration from Thornton is in the final print. In addition, several other stars who filmed scenes were left on the cutting room floor, including Bill Pullman, Gary Oldman, Lukas Haas, Viggo Mortensen, Martin Sheen, Jason Patric, and Mickey Rourke.

After reading the script, when Sean Penn met Terrence Malick, he told him, "Give me a dollar and tell me where to show up."

Writer and director Terrence Malick tended not to wait for ideal lighting conditions but would shoot the same scene three times: when it was overcast, in bright sunlight, and in ideal light. This way he had all conditions covered. When it came time to edit, he could decide which is the best lighting for a specific sequence and use the scenes shot in that particular light.

Terrence Malick's reputation and working methods commanded great respect among the actors, with Woody Harrelson and John Savage staying on for an extra month after they finished all of their scenes just to watch him at work.

Popular Dialogues

"Private Edward P. Train: [narration] This great evil, where's it come from? How'd it steal into the world? What seed, what root did it grow from? Who's doing this? Who's killing us, robbing us of life and light, mocking us with the sight of what we might've known? Does our ruin benefit the earth, does it help the grass to grow, the sun to shine? Is this darkness in you, too? Have you passed through this night?"

"Private Witt: Do you ever feel lonely? First Sgt. Edward Welsh: Only around people."

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