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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.1 / 100
1998·Drama / History / War·2h 50m

THE THIN RED LINE

“Every man fights his own war.”

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.

Above the Line
Terrence Malick·DirectorTerrence Malick·ScreenplayJames Jones·NovelJohn Toll·Director of PhotographyHans Zimmer·Original Music ComposerLeslie Jones·Editor
Cast
Jim Caviezel·Pvt. Robert WittNick Nolte·Lt. Col. Gordon TallSean Penn·1st Sgt. Edward WelshBen Chaplin·Pvt. Jack BellElias Koteas·Capt. James StarosJohn Cusack·Capt. John GaffDash Mihok·Pfc. Don DollJohn C. Reilly·Sgt. Maynard StormWoody Harrelson·Sgt. William KeckMiranda Otto·Marty Bell
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Terrence Malick·Director
Writing· 2
Terrence Malick·ScreenplayJames Jones·Novel
Camera· 1
John Toll·Director of Photography
Editing· 7
Leslie Jones·EditorSaar Klein·EditorBilly Weber·EditorCharles Bunn·Assistant EditorAlicia Gleeson·Assistant EditorLaura Behary·Assistant EditorJenny Hicks·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Hans Zimmer·Original Music ComposerJohn Powell·Additional MusicFrancesco Lupica·Additional MusicArvo Pärt·Additional Soundtrack
Art & Design· 6
Jack Fisk·Production DesignMargot Wilson·Costume DesignIan Gracie·Art DirectionRichard Hobbs·Set DecorationSuza Maybury·Set DecorationKerry Thompson·Costume Supervisor
Production· 5
George Stevens Jr.·Executive ProducerRobert Michael Geisler·ProducerJohn Roberdeau·ProducerGrant Hill·ProducerDianne Crittenden·Casting
Other Departments· 4
Toni Ffrench·HairstylistIan Brown·3D AnimatorChris Godfrey·Visual Effects SupervisorAngela Conte·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
76.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$98M
ROI 89%
Worldwide Gross
0
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#36404B
#667A87
#87939B
Mood
Tense, Somber, Watchful
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up, low-angle view of three individuals, likely soldiers, partially obscured by dark, textured objects that resemble helmets or terr”

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Key Elements
Military HelmetsBlades Of Grass
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
8/10
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