
The Thin Red Line

Every man fights his own war.
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. 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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Golden Bear (1999) and the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
7 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (1999)
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Box office
Grossed $98.1M worldwide, about 1.9 times its $52M budget
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Based on
Based on the novel The Thin Red Line
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Filming locations
Filmed in Australia, Bramston Beach and Daintree Rainforest
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Setting
Set in Guadalcanal
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Music
Music by Hans Zimmer
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Cinematography
Cinematography by John Toll
Details
- Director
- Writers
- James JonesNovel
- Terrence MalickScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 23, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $52M
- Revenue
- $98.1M
- Countries
- United States of America
Streaming on
In the United States
No subscription or free streaming listed. It can be rented or bought.
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