The Trench
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-08
Top Cast
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Daniel Craig
Sgt. Telford Winter
Danny Dyer
Lance Cpl. Victor Dell
James D'Arcy
Pte. Colin Daventry
Paul Nicholls
Pte. Billy Macfarlane
Julian Rhind-Tutt
2nd Lt. Ellis Harte
Ciarán McMenamin
Pte. Charlie Ambrose
Cillian Murphy
Rag Rookwood
Ben Whishaw
Pte. James Deamis
Adrian Lukis
Lt. Col. Villiers
Tam Williams
Pte. Eddie Macfarlane
Anthony Strachan
Pte. Horace Beckwith
Michael Moreland
Pte. George Hogg
John Higgins
Pte. Cornwallis
Danny Nutt
Pte. Dieter Zimmermann
Tim Murphy
Private Bone
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Boyd
- Screenplay & Story
- William Boyd
- Original Score
- Evelyn Glennie, Greg Malcangi
- Original Title
- The Trench
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Portman Entertainment Group, British Screen, The Arts Council, Bonaparte Films Ltd, Skyline Films, Galatée Films, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Boyd
William Boyd
Evelyn Glennie, Greg Malcangi
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Jim Clark, Laurence Méry-Clark
Steve Clark-Hall, Xavier Marchand
Department Leadership Roster
William Boyd
Director
Jim Clay
Production Design
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
William Boyd
Writer
Steve Clark-Hall
Producer
Evelyn Glennie
Original Music Composer
Greg Malcangi
Original Music Composer
Jim Clark
Editor
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
David Crossman
Costume Design
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trench
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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 backdrop, the movie depicts the soldiers' experience as a mixture of boredom, fear, panic, and restlessness, confined to a trench on the front lines.
Who directed The Trench?
The Trench was directed by William Boyd.
Who stars in The Trench?
The principal cast of The Trench includes Daniel Craig, Danny Dyer, James D'Arcy, Paul Nicholls, Julian Rhind-Tutt.
When was The Trench released and how long is it?
The Trench was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trench?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trench was composed by Evelyn Glennie, Greg Malcangi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trench?
The Trench holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).