A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE THIN RED LINE” (1998)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Thin Red Line”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Terrence Malick’s “The Thin Red Line”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

The premise focuses on the conflict at Guadalcanal during World War II which becomes about a story of redemption and the meaningless of war, regardless the outcome.

Still image of filmmaker Terrence Malick.

STUDIO:

20th Century Fox Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Terrence Malick

CAST:

• Jim Caviezel … Pvt. Robert Witt
• Sean Penn … 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
• Elias Koteas … Capt. James “Bugger” Staros