The Thin Red Line
1998 · 171 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 205,093 VOTES · DIR. Terrence Malick
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,067 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:58 What's this war in the heart of nature?
00:11:42 No, we can't, and that's a shame.
00:17:07 We need general officers with maturity and character like you.
00:21:12 That's all you gotta worry about.
00:24:56 She's home.
00:32:46 courage.
00:43:34 Let's go.
00:50:06 I don't think they were hurt too bad. Blane led well, too.
00:55:48 What do we do now?
00:59:32 I'll say anything to 'em when they're like that.
01:05:02 and leave you here to run this busted-up outfit by yourself.
01:08:34 Now, I want that frontal attack. I repeat my order. Over.
01:14:04 And we'll cover you the best we can from down there.
01:21:28 One more thing, Staros.
01:30:41 Uncle Baker 1, fire mission.
01:40:53 Of course.
01:43:56 It's high ground by nightfall!
01:58:09 Have you?
02:04:34 That's the hard part.
02:11:34 I haven't touched another woman since I was called up.
02:18:49 I'm out of this war for good, Witt.
02:25:39 And we need to find out how close they are.
02:37:53 - So much to spew out. - I prefer to think of myself as a family man
02:43:02 All things shining.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,067
Dialogue density6.2 lines / min
First line00:01:58
Final line02:43:02
Production Record
DirectorTerrence Malick
LanguageEnglish
Budget$52,000,000
Revenue$98,126,565
IMDb votes205,093