The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line (1998)

Every man fights his own war.

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

Date of release
1998-12-23
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (3459)
Runtime
2h 51m
Genres
Drama, History, War
Director
Terrence Malick

Casting

  • Jim Caviezel — Pvt. Robert Witt
  • Nick Nolte — Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
  • Sean Penn — 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
  • Ben Chaplin — Pvt. Jack Bell
  • Elias Koteas — Capt. James Staros
  • John Cusack — Capt. John Gaff
  • Dash Mihok — Pfc. Don Doll
  • John C. Reilly — Sgt. Maynard Storm
  • Woody Harrelson — Sgt. William Keck
  • Miranda Otto — Marty Bell
  • Arie Verveen — Pfc. Charlie Dale
  • Kirk Acevedo — Pvt. Alfredo Tella

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