The Trench (1999)
The Trench is a 1999 war movie directed by William Boyd, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Daniel Craig, Danny Dyer and James D'Arcy.
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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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.
When was The Trench released?
The Trench was released on 17 September 1999.
How long is The Trench?
The Trench runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Trench?
The Trench was directed by William Boyd.
Where can I watch The Trench?
The Trench is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Trench
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
- Anthony Strachan as Pte. Horace Beckwith
- Michael Moreland as Pte. George Hogg