The Trench
Originally released in 1999. The Trench is a war/history film. directed by William Boyd.
Starring Daniel Craig, Danny Dyer, and James D'Arcy
Synopsis
The Trench tells the story of a group of young British soldiers on the eve of the Battle of the Somme in the summer of 1916, the worst defeat in British military history. Against this ill-fated backdrop, the movie depicts the soldiers' experience as a mixture of boredom, fear, panic, and restlessness, confined to a trench on the front lines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (101 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Daniel Craig
as Sgt. Telford Winter
Danny Dyer
as Lance Cpl. Victor Dell
James D'Arcy
as Pte. Colin Daventry
Paul Nicholls
as Pte. Billy Macfarlane
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as 2nd Lt. Ellis Harte
Ciarán McMenamin
as Pte. Charlie Ambrose
Cillian Murphy
as Rag Rookwood
Ben Whishaw
as Pte. James Deamis
Adrian Lukis
as Lt. Col. Villiers
Tam Williams
as Pte. Eddie Macfarlane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Portman Entertainment Group
- British Screen
- The Arts Council
- Bonaparte Films Ltd
- Skyline Films
- Galatée Films
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Trench about?
The Trench tells the story of a group of young British soldiers on the eve of the Battle of the Somme in the summer of 1916, the worst defeat in British military history. Against this ill-fated bac...
Who directed The Trench?
The Trench was directed by William Boyd.
How long is The Trench?
The Trench has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Trench released?
The Trench was released on September 17, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Trench?
The main cast of The Trench includes Daniel Craig, Danny Dyer, James D'Arcy, Paul Nicholls, Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Is The Trench worth watching?
The Trench has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.