Other mistake: When the company makes its first advance up the grassy hill through mortar explosions and flying bodies, as the guy next to Captain Staros takes a turn with the binoculars, watch carefully. You'll see he has them pointed down into the grass, not up the hill where the fighting is occurring. Further, the field has zero visibility from gunsmoke, which would prevent him from seeing anything anyway, even if he did have them properly aimed. (00:47:35)
The Thin Red Line (1998)
1 other mistake - chronological order
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Woody Harrelson, John Cusack, George Clooney, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Adrien Brody, Elias Koteas, Jim Caviezel, Kirk Acevedo, Penelope Allen, Benjamin Green, Simon Billig
Visible crew/equipment: On the widescreen version of the film, near the beginning, Sean Penn is talking to a young G.I. who is worried. They are in the latrine area on the ship. While they talk, when Train mentions the only things that are permanent, look in the mirror to the left for the brief reflection of the camera. (00:19:20)
Sergeant Keck: I blew my butt off.
Question: When Witt is in the clearing surrounded by Japanese riflemen, does anybody know what the Japanese soldier was saying to Witt before he shot him?
Answer: And he said, "You killed my friends, but I don't want to kill you. Surrender."
Answer: He said "I don't want to kill you. Don't move."
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