The Thin Red Line

Name: The Thin Red Line
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1998-12-23
Duration: 171 min
Rating: 7.4

Every man fights his own war.

2h 51m Japanese, English, Greek

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The Thin Red Line

Every man fights his own war.

2h 51m Japanese, English, Greek

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.

Director Terrence Malick

Screenplay Terrence Malick Novel James Jones

Budget $52,000,000

Revenue $98,126,565

Net Return +$46,126,565

Performance 1.89x budget

Covered Budget

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