The thin red line [videorecording] / 20th Century Fox ; Phoenix Pictures ; Fox 2000 Pictures ; directed by Terrence Malick ; screenplay by Terrence Malick ; produced by Robert Michael Geisler, John Roberdeau, Grant Hill ; executive producer, George Stevens, Jr.
In World War II, the outcome of the battle of Guadalcanal will strongly influence the Japanese's advance into the Pacific. This is the story of Charlie Company's landing and battle experience there in 1942. The story concentrates on how the battle affects, and is effected by, Commanding officer Lt. Col. Gordon Tall, Captain James Staros, Sgt. Edward Welsh, and two privates, Witt and Bell. Charlie Company is attacking a seemingly impregnable position, and them men just face the terror and chaos of war.
This adaptation of the novel by James Jones is a realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 170 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (8 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.).
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2001]
- Copyright: ©2001
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Also issued as part of the box set: Heroes of war collection, soldiers' stories.Based on the novel by James Jones.Originally produced as a motion picture in 1998.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, John Toll ; edited by Billy Weber, Leslie Jones, Saar Klein ; music by Hans Zimmer ; production designer, Jack Fisk ; costume designer, Margot Wilson.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel, Ben Chaplin, George Clooney, John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Elias Koteas, Jared Leto, Dash Mihok, Tim Blake Nelson, Nick Nolte, John C. Reilly, Larry Romano, John Savage, John Travolta, Arie Verveen.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; Canadian home video rating: 14A.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; region 1, NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; DTS, 5.1 Dolby surround, Dolby surround.
- Language Note:
- In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
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Available copies
- 28 of 30 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 30 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | DVD GEN THI (Text) | 36015000047221 | Adult Video | Available | - |
