April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from wa... Read allApril 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.
- Won 3 Oscars
- 135 wins & 207 nominations total
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- TriviaSir Sam Mendes (director) and Lee Smith (editor) stated that, despite the apparently continuous shot (broken only by one interval of unconsciousness), actually dozens of "invisible" edits were made, concealed by transitions through black, moves behind objects, and so on. According to Mendes, the shortest unbroken shot was 39 seconds long, while the longest single continuous shot was 8-1/2 minutes long.
- GoofsBritish trenches did not use long straight sections. Instead they used a traverse system of short fire trenches linked by traverses to minimize damage from a direct artillery hit in the trench system.
- Quotes
General Erinmore: [quoting Rudyard Kipling] Down to Gehenna, or up to the Throne, He travels the fastest who travels alone.
- Crazy creditsThe opening logos are shortened and tinted blue.
- Alternate versionsIn India, the film received multiple verbal cuts in order to obtain a U/A classification. Also, two anti-smoking video disclaimers and a smoking kills caption were added. This version also features local partner credits at the beginning and an interval card after Schofield is hit.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jeremy Jahns: 1917 (2019)
Transitioning to the narrative and cast evaluation, the film embarks on a riveting journey. The ensemble, including delivers a commendable performance. The artistic nuances employed to bolster the script, characters, pivotal moments, and conflicts resonate as an exquisite touch.
The film doesn't merely captivate with its story but also portrays a natural splendor, subtly showcasing its essence. I couldn't recall watching any movie with only 2 female characters including a baby girl.
My experience was satisfying although it doesn't rely heavily on suspense or thrills. It is a delightful watch!
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- Also known as
- Thế Chiến 1917
- Filming locations
- Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, UK(trench scenes & farm)
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Box office
- Budget
- $95,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $159,227,644
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $576,216
- Dec 29, 2019
- Gross worldwide
- $390,411,425
- Runtime1 hour 59 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1