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'''The Thin Red Line''' is a 1998 | '''The Thin Red Line''' is a 1998 World War II film directed by Terrence Malick and the second movie adaptation of the James Jones novel (the first being a [[The Thin Red Line (1964)|1964 film of the same name]]). The film is a fictional account of US forces that fight to take a Japanese position during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. Among the characters in the film: Cpt. Staros ([[Elias Koteas]]), an intelligent, sensitive Army lieutenant who refuses to send his men to their certain death on a futile frontal assault on the Japanese occupied position, which puts him at odds with the ruthless, ambitious Lt. Col. Tall ([[Nick Nolte]]), the cynical and shrewd 1st. Sgt Welsh ([[Sean Penn]]), Pvt. Bell ([[Ben Chaplin]]) who is heavily devoted to his wife, and Pvt. Witt ([[Jim Caviezel]]), a deserter who hates the Army, but loves the men of Charlie Company enough to rejoin them during the battle. Despite the film's seven Academy Award nominations, this film is often overlooked because it was released in the same year as ''[[Saving Private Ryan]]''. | ||
{{Film Title|The Thin Red Line}} | {{Film Title|The Thin Red Line}} | ||
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==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
[[M1 Garand]] | The [[M1 Garand]] is the primary rifle of Charlie Company in the film and is used by Pvt. Witt ([[Jim Caviezel]]), Pvt. Bell ([[Ben Chaplin]]), Pvt. Coombs ([[Matt Doran]]) and PFC Doll ([[Dash Mihok]]). | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:TRLM1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC Doll ([[Dash Mihok]]) fires his M1 Garand at Japanese soldiers on the hill top.]] | [[Image:TRLM1Garand-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|PFC Doll ([[Dash Mihok]]) fires his M1 Garand at Japanese soldiers on the hill top.]] | ||
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==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2== | ==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2== | ||
Cpl. Queen ([[David Harrod]]) keeps a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2]] slung over his back, which he carries along with his [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester 1897]] | Cpl. Queen ([[David Harrod]]) keeps a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2]] slung over his back, which he carries along with his [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester 1897]]. Pvt. Sico ([[Robert Roy Hofmo]]) also carries one before he fakes sickness to avoid firing. | ||
[[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06.]] | [[Image:BAR1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06.]] | ||
[[Image:TRLBAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Queen ([[David Harrod]]) with a Browning Automatic Rifle slung over his back as Cpl. Fife ([[Adrien Brody]]) looks up.]] | [[Image:TRLBAR-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Queen ([[David Harrod]]) with a Browning Automatic Rifle slung over his back as Cpl. Fife ([[Adrien Brody]]) looks up.]] | ||
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===M1911A1=== | ===M1911A1=== | ||
PFC Doll ([[Dash Mihok]]) steals an [[M1911A1]] hanging from a bunk in the ship carrying Charlie Company to the island. He | PFC Doll ([[Dash Mihok]]) steals an [[M1911A1]] hanging from a bunk in the ship carrying Charlie Company to the island. He notably uses it when he charges a Japanese machine gun emplacement and fires it at them. Basically every other US soldier also has an M1911A1 as their sidearm, although only few soldiers such as Sgt. Gaff ([[John Cusack]]) are seen using them. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:TRLM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 and holster hanging off a bunk before being stolen by Doll ([[Dash Mihok]]).]] | [[Image:TRLM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 and holster hanging off a bunk before being stolen by Doll ([[Dash Mihok]]).]] | ||
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==Japanese Type 98 AA/AT== | ==Japanese Type 98 AA/AT== | ||
A 20mm | A 20mm Japanese Type 98 AA/AT gun is seen in the Japanese camp during the assault on Hill 262. | ||
[[Image:TRLType98AA-AT-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese Type 98 AA/AT gun is seen on Hill 262 - 20mm.]] | [[Image:TRLType98AA-AT-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Japanese Type 98 AA/AT gun is seen on Hill 262 - 20mm.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 05:11, 27 September 2010
The Thin Red Line is a 1998 World War II film directed by Terrence Malick and the second movie adaptation of the James Jones novel (the first being a 1964 film of the same name). The film is a fictional account of US forces that fight to take a Japanese position during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. Among the characters in the film: Cpt. Staros (Elias Koteas), an intelligent, sensitive Army lieutenant who refuses to send his men to their certain death on a futile frontal assault on the Japanese occupied position, which puts him at odds with the ruthless, ambitious Lt. Col. Tall (Nick Nolte), the cynical and shrewd 1st. Sgt Welsh (Sean Penn), Pvt. Bell (Ben Chaplin) who is heavily devoted to his wife, and Pvt. Witt (Jim Caviezel), a deserter who hates the Army, but loves the men of Charlie Company enough to rejoin them during the battle. Despite the film's seven Academy Award nominations, this film is often overlooked because it was released in the same year as Saving Private Ryan.
The following weapons were used in the film The Thin Red Line:
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the primary rifle of Charlie Company in the film and is used by Pvt. Witt (Jim Caviezel), Pvt. Bell (Ben Chaplin), Pvt. Coombs (Matt Doran) and PFC Doll (Dash Mihok).
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbine rifles are used by the sergeants and officers in the film such as Sgt. Keck (Woody Harrelson), Sgt. McCron (John Savage), Cpt. Gaff (John Cusack), Cpt. Staros (Elias Koteas), and 2nd Lt. Whyte (Jared Leto).
M1928A1 Thompson
M1928A1 Thompsons are carried by Pvt. Dale (Arie Verveen), 1st Sgt. Welsh (Sean Penn), Sgt. Storm (John C. Reilly) among other US soldiers.
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
Cpl. Queen (David Harrod) keeps a Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 slung over his back, which he carries along with his Winchester 1897. Pvt. Sico (Robert Roy Hofmo) also carries one before he fakes sickness to avoid firing.
Winchester 1897
Cpl. Queen (David Harrod) is seen using a Winchester 1897 shotgun, along with a BAR, although he is seen firing the Winchester rather then the BAR.
M1911A1
PFC Doll (Dash Mihok) steals an M1911A1 hanging from a bunk in the ship carrying Charlie Company to the island. He notably uses it when he charges a Japanese machine gun emplacement and fires it at them. Basically every other US soldier also has an M1911A1 as their sidearm, although only few soldiers such as Sgt. Gaff (John Cusack) are seen using them.
M1A1 Flamethrower
A US soldier is seen holding an M1A1 Flamethrower after Hill 262 is captured.
MK II Hand Grenade
Several US soldiers are seen using MK II Hand Grenades in the film. At one point we see Sgt. Keck (Woody Harrelson) straightening the folds on the pin of his grenade, which proves to be a fatal mistake on his behalf when the pin pulls too easily while still attached to his belt.
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon
On the ship under the command of Brig. Gen. Quintard (John Travolta) is a pair of Oerlikon 20mm Cannon mounted on a Mk 20 Mod 2 gun mount.
Bofors Twin Mount
On the ship under the command of Brig. Gen. Quintard (John Travolta) is a Bofors Twin Mount or "Pom-Pom" gun, 40mm.
Arisaka Type 38
Japanese soldiers are seen mainly using Arisaka Type 38 rifles.
Arisaka Type 99
Some Japanese soldiers are seen using Arisaka Type 99 rifles.
Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Japanese soldiers are seen using Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Guns in the film.
Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Japanese soldiers are also seen using Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Guns in the film.
Nambu Type 14
The issued sidearm of the Japanese Imperial Army is the Nambu Type 14 Pistol. One soldier is seen using it to commit suicide when refusing capture after Hill 262 is taken. Later in the film we see Pfc. Doll (Dash Mihok) showing off a Nambu pistol to fellow soldiers in a personnel transport truck, likely taken off a dead Japanese soldier on the Hill.
Japanese Type 98 AA/AT
A 20mm Japanese Type 98 AA/AT gun is seen in the Japanese camp during the assault on Hill 262.
