Despite returning empty-handed from the Oscars, thin red line It still leaves an impression 30 years later. Directed by renowned filmmaker Terrence Malick, this war epic marks his return to the big screen after a 20-year hiatus. Malick also wrote the screenplay, which is based on the 1962 novel by author James Jones.
The film follows the soldiers of Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. They are tasked with securing Henderson Field on Guadalcanal Island. After landing on the island, the company encounters little resistance, giving them time to reflect on their lives.
