The Thin Red Line
A powerful frontline cast – combining Hollywood's biggest names with its newest young stars – explodes into action as a U.S. infantry unit battles for control on Guadalcanal in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.
Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (Terrence Malick), The Thin Red Line is an unparalleled cinematic masterpiece that Gene Siskel called brilliant… a terrific achievement…the finest contemporary war film!
Critic Reviews:
- " As such, The Thin Red Line might just be the greatest war film ever made. " – CJ Sheu
- " The film is a gorgeous garland on an unknown soldier's grave. " – Richard Schickel
- " One of the most harrowing of anti-war statements, and the most beautiful too. " – Christopher Runyon