The Trench 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- William Boyd
- Networks
- Portman Entertainment Group, British Screen, The Arts Council
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Trench?
Topic: Film "The Trench" (1999). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 17, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Portman Entertainment Group, British Screen, The Arts Council
- Genres
- War, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 113 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Portman Entertainment Group, British Screen, The Arts Council
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Topic: Film "The Trench" (1999).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Trench.
Year: 1999.
Genre: War and History.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Release Date (GB): 09/17/1999.
Writer/Director: William Boyd.
Cast: Paul Nicholls, Daniel Craig.
Plot:
Group of young British soldiers.
Setting: Eve of the Battle of the Somme, summer of 1916.
Timeframe: 48 hours leading up to the battle.
Context: The Battle of the Somme was the worst defeat in British military history.
Experience: Mixture of boredom, fear, panic, and restlessness.
Location: Confined to a trench on the front lines.
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The Trench is a 1999 war and history film. Written and directed by William Boyd, the movie
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“A gripping exploration of war and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Trench worth watching?
The Trench holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 113 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Trench and when was it released?
The Trench is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Trench?
The Trench was directed by William Boyd.
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