James Jones

"The Thin Red Line" tells the story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who took part in the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal, but the way in which this story is told transcends the boundaries of the war film genre.

The events of D-Day, told on a grand scale from both the Allied and German points of view. (imdb)

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love. (imdb)

Dave Hirsch, a writer and army veteran, returns to 1948 Parkman, Indiana, his hometown. His prosperous brother introduces him to Gwen French, a local teacher. But the more flamboyant Ginny has followed him to Parkton, where he also meets gambler Bama Dillert. Dave must come to terms with his roots and with his future. (imdb)

In Guadalcanal during World War II, a private and his sergeant clash during the heat of battle with the Japanese. (imdb)

The lives of Ekrem and Ahmet, who become friends in their hotel room, will change forever when they save a woman who has been subjected to violence on the street.