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The Thin Red Line (1998)

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Adaptation of James Jones' autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War.

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Nominated for 7 Oscars.

Another 20 wins & 40 nominations.

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18 July 2014 | CalRhys
Visually Stunning And Philosophically Daring
One of the most visually stunning and philosophically daring war films ever made. In 1978, Terrence Malick made the hit classic 'Days of Heaven', for 20 years after its release, Malick didn't create a single film, that was until the release of 1998's World War II epic 'The Thin Red Line; my God was the wait worth it. 'The Thin Red Line' is a complex and moving depiction of war that happens to act as one of the most realistic portrayals of WWII ever displayed, both visually and psychologically. Literally Malick emerged from hiding to create this gem of a classic that portrays the chaos of war. Despite being the same release year as the much more successful 'Saving Private Ryan', Malick's war flick will go down in Hollywood history as a truly special masterpiece.

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Trivia

There were no preview screenings for the film, but several in-house ones, the largest of which was attended by fifteen people for marketing executives.

Quotes

Private Edward P. Train: What's this war in the heart of nature? Why does nature vie with itself? The land contend with the sea? Is there an avenging power in nature? Not one power, but two?

Goofs

A soldier uses a toothbrush with "wear" stripes in the bristles, which were invented in the 1990s.

Crazy Credits

Composer Wrangler. . . Moanike'ala Nakamoto

Soundtracks

The Prophecy from the Village of Kremnus
Composed & Performed by Arsenije Jovanovic

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Drama | War

Details

Release Date:

15 January 1999

Language

English, Tok Pisin, Japanese, Greek

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$52,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,362,226 (USA) (17 January 1999)

Gross:

$36,400,491 (USA)

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