Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Based on
The Thin Red Line
Awards
Golden Bear, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Guadalcanal
Filming locations
Australia, Bramston Beach, Daintree Rainforest
Crew
Screenplay
Terrence Malick
Trailer
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Festival History
- Taipei Film Festival 2018 generic
- Academy Awards 1999 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1999 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1998 generic
- National Board of Review 1998 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Thin Red Line | English |
| Québec French title | La Mince ligne rouge | |
| Alternate title | La Ligne rouge |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Thin Red Line (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Hans Zimmer, Justin Burnett, Marc Streitenfeld (1999) | 3 releases, 2022-2025: Music On Vinyl, Sony Classical |
| CD | The Thin Red Line (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Hans Zimmer, Justin Burnett, Marc Streitenfeld (1999) | 9 releases, 1999-2019: Fox Music, La-La Land Records, RCA, RCA Victor |
| Cassette | The Thin Red Line (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Hans Zimmer, Justin Burnett, Marc Streitenfeld (1999) | 1 release, 1999: RCA Victor |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Terrence Malick |
| Screenplay | Terrence Malick |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
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